Meaning & use
sway
To move slowly and rhythmically from side to side, or to influence someone's opinion or decision.
See it in a sentence
The tall grass swayed gently in the warm afternoon breeze.
His passionate speech swayed several undecided voters to support the proposal.
A note on using this word
Sway can describe physical motion or persuasive influence; context usually makes the intended sense clear.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
Power to influence people or the course of events.
The union still holds considerable sway over wage negotiations in the industry.
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