🌳sway

verb
/sweɪ/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The trees swayed gently in the breeze.

Example Expressions

hold sway

Synonyms

swing, rock, influence, persuade, dominate

Antonyms

stabilize, steady, resist

Collocations

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

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