Awe and Encounter

Awe

Awe noun - The rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary.

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Encounter and awe are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Encounter" instead a noun "Awe".

Nearby Words: awed, aweary

Encounter noun - A brief clash between enemies or rivals.

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Awe and encounter are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awe" instead a noun "Encounter".

Nearby Words: encountered, encountering

particular	particular awe	particular encounter
initial	initial awe	initial encounter
little	little awe	little encounter
personal	personal awe	personal encounter
Other adjectives: major, mysterious.

He found he was losing his awe for owls in studying them, until a chance encounter with a hunting owl brought his fascination back.

Source: Measuring the Marigolds

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