overawe
Definitions
To impress someone so much that they become silent or inhibited.
To subdue or restrain by inspiring a feeling of awe or fear.
Examples
The sheer scale of the cathedral was enough to overawe even the most seasoned travelers.
He tried not to let the presence of the legendary professor overawe him during the interview.
The mountain range's jagged peaks seemed to overawe the small village nestled in the valley below.