hold sway (Meaning)
hold sway (v)
be master; reign or rule
Synonyms & Antonyms of hold sway
FAQs About the word hold sway
be master; reign or rule
grab, clutch, clench,grip, carry, cling (to), hold on to,take, cradle, handle
hand, give,give, drop, drop, hand, turn over, render, unclasp, give up
The ancient traditions of the tribe still hold sway over its members.
Despite modernization, superstition continued to hold sway in some rural communities.
The once-dominant political party has seen its influence dwindle as newer ideologies hold sway.
The manipulative words of the cult leader held sway over countless followers.
