Sway — synonyms, definition

1. sway (Noun)

ascendancy authority command control dominion effect government incumbency influence jurisdiction mastery motion oscillation power predominance prestige regiment reign rhythm rule • • •

sway (Noun) — Controlling influence.

sway (Noun) — Pitching dangerously to one side.

lurch pitch pitching power powerfulness

2. sway (Verb)

advance affect alter alternate bend bias billow bob buckle buffet careen carry cavort change colour command concern control dance deviate • • •

sway (Verb) — Move back and forth or sideways. ex. "the tall building swayed"

sway (Verb) — Move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner. ex. "He swayed back"

sway (Verb) — Win approval or support for. ex. "His speech did not sway the voters"

sway (Verb) — Cause to move back and forth. ex. "the wind swayed the trees gently"

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