Fear inspired by the sublime (3)

I believe the answer is:

awe

(Other definitions for awe that I've seen before include "Fear; reverence" , "Feeling of wonder and respect" , "alarm" , "Feeling of wonder or admiration" , "Feeling of fear and wonder" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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