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sway

(sw/eI/ )

controlling influence(noun.attribute)

source: wordnet30
pitching dangerously to one side(noun.act)

Synonym:
careen, rock, tilt

source: wordnet30
The act of swaying; a swaying motion; the swing or sweep of a weapon.(noun)

source: webster1913

move back and forth or sideways(verb.motion)

Example:
The tall building swayed.

Synonym:
rock, shake

source: wordnet30
move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner(verb.motion)

Synonym:
swing

source: wordnet30
win approval or support for(verb.social)

Example:
His speech did not sway the voters.

Synonym:
carry, persuade

source: wordnet30
cause to move back and forth(verb.motion)

Example:
The wind swayed the trees gently.

Synonym:
rock

source: wordnet30
To move or wield with the hand; to swing; to wield; as, to sway the scepter.(verb)

source: webster1913
To be drawn to one side by weight or influence; to lean; to incline.(verb)

source: webster1913

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