oversway

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From over- + sway.

First known use, by meaning

• 16th–19th c. To hold sway over; to have power or dominion over, to rule, govern.
• from 16th c. To overrule.
• from 16th c. To cause (someone, someone's thoughts or intentions etc.) to go in a particular direction; to influence.
• from 17th c. To overpower, overwhelm.