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oversway.

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

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/əʊvəˈsweɪ/UK
  1. To hold sway over; to have power or dominion over, to rule, govern.

    obsolete
  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.

Where this word comes from

From over- + sway.

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