|
|
sway
|
|
- pronunciation:
- sweI
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
sways, swaying, swayed |
| definition 1: |
If a person or thing sways, they move or swing back and forth or from side to side.
The palm trees swayed in the breeze.The dancers swayed as the music played.During the earthquake, the building swayed.- synonyms:
- rock
- similar words:
- swing
|
| definition 2: |
If you sway someone, you cause them to change their opinion or decision.
The young man decided to volunteer for this very dangerous mission and no one could sway him not to.The candidate swayed many members of the audience to change their minds about their vote.- synonyms:
- cause, influence
- similar words:
- convince, motivate, move, persuade, prompt
|
| related words: |
affect, control, dance, sell, shake, swing, toss |
| derivations: |
swayable (adj.), swayingly (adv.), swayer (n.) |
|
|