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To move around or sideways rhythmically
“If we tried to cross it swiftly, the bridge would begin to sway, undoubtedly bringing us closer to falling into the freezing, death-by-hypothermia water.”
To move or swing unsteadily or suddenly
“The gigantic tree in the distance continued to sway violently towards the direction of the nest.”
To lean or tilt at an angle
“On an inhalation, lower your back and let it sway downward as you bend your arms to lower your chest and bring your chin to rest on the floor between your hands.”
To be uncertain or to swing from one opinion to another
“His thoughts sway constantly between the desire to travel the world and to settle down.”
To control or influence (a person or course of action)
“Despite their background, Calder's parents tried to sway him away from a career in art.”
(literary, archaic) To rule, govern, or preside over
“I have founded to the upper air, a new power, that henceforth shall sway the lands.”
To be persuaded based on available information
To convince, or cause to believe, through reason or argument
To suffuse with vigor, life, energy, or spirit
To influence, usually emotionally
To move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
To swing loosely while being suspended
To obtain, arrange, or achieve by deceitful methods or by trickery
Press for political action
To feel uncertain about something
To talk to someone in order to dissuade them from doing something
To move to face in another direction
To effectively force (someone) to do something
To (excessively) boast about one's accomplishments, qualities, or possessions
To consume a liquid
A rhythmical movement from side to side
“If I didn't know better, I'd say she was putting a little extra sway in her step when she walked past me.”
Power, rule or dominion over something
“And having brought king Nila under his sway thus, the victorious son of Madri then went further towards the south.”
The state or condition of having influence over a person or situation
“Queen Zaranda is changing how half-orcs are treated, but old attitudes hold sway the farther from the capital one travels.”
The ability of someone or something to influence decisions or actions
“His loud speech had great sway with juries, particularly in the ordinary conflicts between contending parties.”
(of a person) The quality of having a high personal standing or status
Power, strength, force or influence held by a person or group
The rhythm or motion of a sound or music
A wavy appearance or outline
The fact or condition of being common, prevalent, or in the majority
The movement of one's body, especially to music
A state of constant movement or fluctuation
Splendour and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style
An area of ground that tends evenly upward
The use of persuasion or intimidation to make someone do something
Awareness of one's position relative to one's surroundings
A boring or tiresome person or thing
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