sway

verb
UK: /sweɪ/
US: /sweɪ/

  1. To move slowly from side to side.

    1. The trees sway in the wind.
    2. Tall buildings sometimes sway during strong earthquakes, which can be frightening.

  2. To influence someone's opinion or decision.

    1. Don't let them sway you.
    2. The politician's powerful speech did little to sway voters to change their minds.

Synonyms

swing control affect wave influence
sway noun

  1. A slow movement from side to side.

    1. She has a nice sway.
    2. The gentle sway of the boat lulled him to sleep after a long day of work.

  2. Influence or power.

    1. He has a lot of sway.
    2. The president holds considerable sway over their political party's policies.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sway" in English means: To move slowly from side to side., To influence someone's opinion or decision..

The phonetic transcription of "sway" is /sweɪ/ in British English and /sweɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sway": swing, control, affect, wave, influence.

Example usage of "sway": "The trees sway in the wind.". More examples on the page.