sway  /sweɪ/

noun

1. controlling influence

synset: sway

2. pitching dangerously to one side

synset: rock, careen, sway, tilt

verb

1. move back and forth or sideways; "the ship was rocking"; "the tall building swayed"; "She rocked back and forth on her feet"

synset: rock, sway, shake

2. move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner; "He swung back"

synset: swing, sway

3. win approval or support for; "Carry all before one"; "His speech did not sway the voters"

synset: carry, persuade, sway

4. cause to move back and forth; "rock the cradle"; "rock the baby"; "the wind swayed the trees gently"

synset: rock, sway

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