Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- transitive verb To influence in an excessive degree; to have undue influence over.
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- verb transitive To
influence unduly orexcessively .
Etymologies
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over- + influence
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Examples
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"The biggest problem that they face is that she's trying to run her own campaign," said a Washington-based Democrat who might take umbrage at the New York-based Democrats, who feel that the biggest problem they face is the overinfluence being exercised from Washington.
Billary for Senate? President, First Lady Double-Team Giuliani 1999
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