oversway English

Meaning oversway meaning

What does oversway mean?

oversway verb

— (obsolete) To hold sway over; to have power or dominion over, to rule, govern. [16th-19th c.]

— To overrule. [from 16th c.]

— To cause (someone, someone's thoughts or intentions etc.) to go in a particular direction; to influence. [from 16th c.]

— To overpower, overwhelm. [from 17th c.]