Take someone's breathe away with weave or twist (7)

I believe the answer is:

overawe

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(Other definitions for overawe that I've seen before include "bully" , "Fill with astonishment" , "Daunt, intimidate" , "Arouse fear or reverence" , "put off" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times and the Irish Times (Crosaire).

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