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sway
sway
/ˈsweɪ/
noun
(
)
Controlling influence
(
sway
)
controlling influence
Pitching dangerously to one side
(
careen
,
rock
,
sway
,
tilt
)
pitching dangerously to one side
verb
(
)
Move back and forth or sideways
(
sway
,
rock
,
shake
)
move back and forth or sideways
The ship was rocking
the ship was rocking
The tall building swayed
the tall building swayed
She rocked back and forth on her feet
She rocked back and forth on her feet
(
)
Move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
(
sway
,
swing
)
move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
He swung back
He swung back
(
)
Win approval or support for
(
carry
,
sway
,
persuade
)
win approval or support for
Carry all before one
Carry all before one
His speech did not sway the voters
His speech did not sway the voters
Cause to move back and forth
(
rock
,
sway
)
cause to move back and forth
Rock the cradle
rock the cradle
Rock the baby
rock the baby
The wind swayed the trees gently
the wind swayed the trees gently
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