oversway

English

/əʊvəˈsweɪ/

verb

Definitions

(obsolete) To hold sway over; to have power or dominion over, to rule, govern.
To overrule.
To cause (someone, someone's thoughts or intentions etc.) to go in a particular direction; to influence.
To overpower, overwhelm.

Etymology

Prefix from English sway.

Origin

English

sway

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Cognates and derived terms

antisway English
asway English
countersway English
sway English
swayable English
swayback English
swayer English
swayest English
swayeth English
swayful English
swayless English
sweight English
upsway English
sweyen Middle English