Expect and Overawe

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Expect

Expect verb - To believe in the future occurrence of (something).
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Overawe is an antonym for expect.
Nearby Words: expectation, expectant, expecting, expectancy, expectance

Overawe

Overawe verb - Subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats).
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Antonyms for Overawe
Expect is an antonym for overawe in topics: confuse, amaze.
Nearby Word: overawing
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