Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sway
verb
/sweɪ/
Definition
to move back and forth or to and fro; to influence someone or something.
Examples
- The branches of the trees sway gently in the wind.
- Her persuasive speech managed to sway many voters.
- He sways to the rhythm of the music.
Meaning
Sway refers to the act of moving smoothly and rhythmically, often in a way that seems uncontrolled. It can also mean the power to affect or change someone’s thoughts or decisions.
Synonyms
- oscillate
- fluctuate
- influence
- vacillate
- rock
