oversway

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To hold sway over

   To hold sway over; to have power or dominion over, to rule, govern.

   • [T]he Presidents authoritie so overswayed the discretion of Master Scrivener, that our store, our time, our strength and labours were idely consumed to fulfill his phantasies.
2. 2

   To overrule.

3. 3

   To cause (someone, someone's thoughts or intentions etc.) to go in a particular direction

   To cause (someone, someone's thoughts or intentions etc.) to go in a particular direction; to influence.

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   1. 4

      To overpower, overwhelm.

      • Likevviſe the fragrancy of euery greene herbe yeeldeth ſuch a ſauour, as doth not a little obliterate and ouerſvvay the ſauour of the beaſt: […]

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