What is the meaning of sway?

noun

  • Controlling influence.
  • Pitching dangerously to one side.

verb

  • Move back and forth or sideways.
    • usage: "the ship was rocking"; "the tall building swayed"; "She rocked back and forth on her feet"
  • Move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner.
    • usage: "He swung back"
  • Win approval or support for.
    • usage: "Carry all before one"; "His speech did not sway the voters"
  • Cause to move back and forth.
    • usage: "rock the cradle"; "rock the baby"; "the wind swayed the trees gently"
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