oversway

oversway
verb /əʊvəˈsweɪ/
a) To overrule.

the 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.

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

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