Word: overawing
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: o
ver
aw
ing
Definition: Present participle of overawe; subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
Morphemes:
Affix: over-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: excessively
Affix: awe
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To inspire fear and reverence in.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.