nounπShareThe act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon."The child's gentle sway of the swing set was a delightful sight. "actiontendencyweaponwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rocking or swinging motion."The old song caused a little sway in everyone in the room."actionnaturephysicsweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareInfluence, weight, or authority that inclines to one side"The judge's final decision was influenced by the sways of public opinion and new evidence presented in court. "politicsgovernmentattitudetendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePreponderance; turn or cast of balance."The sway in public opinion was towards stricter school dress codes. "tendencypositionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRule; dominion; control; power."The principal's decisions show the sways she holds over the school's rules. "governmentpoliticsroyalstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA switch or rod used by thatchers to bind their work."The thatcher carefully selected strong, flexible sways to secure the reed bundles to the roof frame. "materialagriculturebuildingitemutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe maximum amplitude of a vehicle's lateral motion."During the high-speed chase, the car's sways became so extreme that the driver almost lost control. "vehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock."sway to the music;β The trees swayed in the breeze."actionnatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move or wield with the hand; to swing; to wield."to sway the sceptre"actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo influence or direct by power, authority, persuasion, or by moral force; to rule; to govern; to guide. Compare persuade."Do you think you can sway their decision?"governmentpoliticsdirectionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to incline or swing to one side, or backward and forward; to bias; to turn; to bend; warp."reeds swayed by the wind;β judgment swayed by passion"actionnaturephysicstendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hoist (a mast or yard) into position."to sway up the yards"nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be drawn to one side by weight or influence; to lean; to incline."The tall tree sways in the strong wind. "attitudetendencyactionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have weight or influence."The teacher's passionate speech swayed many students to volunteer for the community project. "politicsgovernmentsocietyattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bear sway; to rule; to govern."In some families, the oldest child often sways decisions about what the family will do together. "governmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading