sway

noun

  1. 1

    pitching dangerously to one side

  2. 2

    controlling influence

verb

  1. 1

    move back and forth or sideways

    the ship was rocking

    the tall building swayed

  2. 2

    cause to move back and forth

    rock the cradle

    rock the baby

  3. 3

    move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner

    He swung back

  4. 4

    win approval or support for

    Carry all before one

    His speech did not sway the voters

Synonyms

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