sway
noun
1. controlling influence
Definition categories: attribute, power, powerfulness
2. pitching dangerously to one side
Similar word(s): careen, rock, tilt
Definition categories: act, lurch, pitch, pitching
Sentences with sway as a noun:
- The old song caused a little sway in everyone in the room.
- I doubt I'll hold much sway with someone so powerful.
verb
1. move back and forth or sideways
- the tall building swayed
Definition categories: motion
2. move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
Similar word(s): swing
Definition categories: motion
3. win approval or support for
- His speech did not sway the voters
Similar word(s): carry, persuade
Definition categories: social, influence, work
4. cause to move back and forth
- the wind swayed the trees gently
Similar word(s): rock
Definition categories: motion, displace, move
Sentences with sway as a verb:
- sway to the music; The trees swayed in the breeze.
- to sway the sceptre
- Do you think you can sway their decision?
- reeds swayed by the wind; judgment swayed by passion
- to sway up the yards