Definition of sway

noun (n)

• 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

verb (v)

• move back and forth or sideways (verb.motion)

  Synonym: rock, shake
  

  Example:
  The tall building swayed.
  

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

  Synonym: swing
  

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

  Synonym: carry, persuade
  

  Example:
  His speech did not sway the voters.
  

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

  Synonym: rock
  

  Example:
  The wind swayed the trees gently.
  

  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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