swaying


sway

S0935400 (swā)v. swayed, sway·ing, sways v.intr.1. To swing back and forth or to and fro. See Synonyms at swing.2. To incline or bend to one side; veer: She swayed and put out a hand to steady herself.3. a. To incline toward change, as in opinion or feeling: He swayed toward trying out for the chorus.b. To fluctuate, as in outlook.v.tr.1. To cause to swing back and forth or to and fro: The breeze swayed the wheat.2. To cause to incline or bend: The wind swayed the trees toward the house.3. To exert influence or control over: His speech swayed the voters.4. Nautical To hoist (a mast or yard) into position.5. Archaic a. To rule or govern.b. To wield, as a weapon or scepter.n.1. The act of moving from side to side with a swinging motion.2. Influence or control: The mayor has a lot of sway in our town.
[Middle English sweien, probably of Scandinavian origin.]
sway′er n.sway′ing·ly adv.
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