Overview of noun sway

The noun sway has 2 senses

• sway -- (controlling influence)


• rock, careen, sway, tilt -- (pitching dangerously to one side)

Overview of verb sway

The verb sway has 4 senses

• rock, sway, shake -- (move back and forth or sideways; "the ship was rocking"; "the tall building swayed"; "She rocked back and forth on her feet")


• swing, sway -- (move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner; "He swung back")


• carry, persuade, sway -- (win approval or support for; "Carry all before one"; "His speech did not sway the voters")


• rock, sway -- (cause to move back and forth; "rock the cradle"; "rock the baby"; "the wind swayed the trees gently")