oversway

verb4

1. •
   To overrule.
2. •
   To overpower, overwhelm.

   • Likevvise the fragrancy of euery greene herbe yeeldeth such a sauour, as doth not a little obliterate and ouersvvay the sauour of the beast: […] — 1607
3. •
   To cause (someone, someone's thoughts or intentions etc.) to go in a particular direction; to influence.
4. •
   (no longer used) To hold sway over; to have power or dominion over, to rule, govern.

   • [T]he 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. — 1624