To act upon, as by mental power or unseen agency; affect; move.
The gradual or unseen operation of some cause; ability to sway the will of another.
Influencely.
The influence of this surprise was very marked. – The Right and Wrong Uses of the Bible by R. Heber Newton
I couldn't see that Silva was trying to influence her in any way. – The Gloved Hand by Burton E. Stevenson
You have influence with people. – The Golden Web by Anthony Partridge