sway

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sway Definition

• (n) controlling influence
• (n) pitching dangerously to one side
• (v) move back and forth or sideways; "the ship was rocking"; "the tall building swayed"; "She rocked back and forth on her feet"
• (v) move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner; "He swung back"
• (v) win approval or support for; "Carry all before one"; "His speech did not sway the voters"
• (v) cause to move back and forth; "rock the cradle"; "rock the baby"; "the wind swayed the trees gently"

sway Synonyms

• careen
• carry
• persuade
• rock
• shake
• sway
• swing
• tilt