sway Synonyms

sway Meaning

Wordnet

sway (n)

controlling influence

pitching dangerously to one side

Wordnet

sway (v)

move back and forth or sideways

move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner

win approval or support for

cause to move back and forth

sway Sentence Examples

  1. The gentle breeze swayed the leaves of the willow tree, creating a soothing rustle.
  2. The gymnast swayed gracefully on the uneven bars, demonstrating her balance and control.
  3. The politician's words swayed the crowd, convincing them of his vision.
  4. The wind swayed the tall grass, forming waves that seemed to dance across the field.
  5. The pendulum swayed back and forth, marking the passage of time.
  6. The intoxicated man swayed unsteadily as he walked, struggling to maintain his balance.
  7. The judge swayed back in his chair, considering the evidence before him.
  8. The music caused the dancers to sway rhythmically, their bodies moving in unison.
  9. The trees swayed in the storm, their branches creaking and snapping under the force of the wind.
  10. The hypnotist's voice had a calming effect, causing the volunteer to sway slightly as if in a trance.

FAQs About the word sway

controlling influence, pitching dangerously to one side, move back and forth or sideways, move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner, win approval or support

influence, impact, effect,, clout, dominion, significance, authority, prestige, mark

weakness, powerlessness, helplessness, impotence, helplessness,weakness, powerlessness, impotence,impotency, impotency

The gentle breeze swayed the leaves of the willow tree, creating a soothing rustle.

The gymnast swayed gracefully on the uneven bars, demonstrating her balance and control.

The politician's words swayed the crowd, convincing them of his vision.

The wind swayed the tall grass, forming waves that seemed to dance across the field.