English Explanatory Dictionary

oversway

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/əʊvəˈsweɪ/

Word forms

oversway oversways overswaying overswayed

Etymology

From over- + sway.

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