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Subdue by provoking wonder or dread (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

overawe

(Other definitions for overawe that I've seen before include "Cow" , "bully" , "Make weak or helpless with dominating presence" , "Browbeat" , "Or weave (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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