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sway

Nouns

• (n) controlling influence
• (n) pitching dangerously to one side careen, tilt, rock,

Verbs

• (v) move back and forth or sideways
  • the ship was rocking
  • the tall building swayed
  • She rocked back and forth on her feet
  rock, shake,
• (v) move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
  • He swung back
  swing,
• (v) win approval or support for
  • Carry all before one
  • His speech did not sway the voters
  persuade, carry,
• (v) cause to move back and forth
  • rock the cradle
  • rock the baby
  • the wind swayed the trees gently
  rock,

Synonyms

rock shake careen tilt swing persuade carry

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