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sway

verb

/sweɪ/

Meaning

To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.

The trees swayed gently in the breeze.

hold sway

swing, rock, influence, persuade, dominate

stabilize, steady, resist

sway back and forth, sway opinion, sway decision, sway gently

to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization

to cause someone to have interest or draw something towards

Being contingent on or influenced by something.

to break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc.

to make something bigger or increase in size

to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness