sway sway /ˈsweɪ/

noun

1. () Controlling influence  ( sway )
   controlling influence
   
2. Pitching dangerously to one side  ( careen , rock , sway , tilt )
   pitching dangerously to one side
   

verb

1. () 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
   
2. () 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
   
3. () 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
   
4. 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