sway
/sweɪ/
verb
- To move slowly back and forth or from side to side.
- The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
- The boat began to sway as the waves grew stronger.
- She swayed to the music as she waited in line.
- To influence or persuade someone to change their opinion or decision.
- Her passionate speech swayed many voters.
- Don't let advertisements sway your choice of a healthy snack.
- The lawyer's argument swayed the jury in favor of the defendant.
noun
- Influence or control over someone or something.
- The new manager quickly gained sway in the department.
- The dictator held sway over the country for decades.
- Her opinion carries great sway among the team members.
- A slow back-and-forth or side-to-side movement.
- We felt the sway of the train as it rounded a curve.
- The sway of the hammock helped him fall asleep.
- The dancer's gentle sway captivated the audience.
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