Overawed is a term used to describe a feeling of being overwhelmed by something, usually due to fear or awe. It is often used in conjunction with other words such as BROWBEATEN, AWED, frightened, INTIMIDATED, COWED, DAUNTED, and struckdumb, all of which are related to feelings of fear or awe. BROWBEATEN means to be INTIMIDATED or bullied into submission, while AWED means to be filled with admiration and wonder. Frightened means to be scared or terrified, INTIMIDATED means to be made to feel small or powerless, COWED means to be made timid or submissive, DAUNTED means to be INTIMIDATED or discouraged, and struckdumb means to be rendered speechless. All of these words can be used to describe the feeling of being overawed.