sway synonyms

sway

n.

  1. Fluctuation

    swaying, swinging, swing, leaning, oscillation, vibration, undulation, wave, wavering, pulsation.

  2. Authority

    power, jurisdiction, rule; see dominion 1, government 1, power 2. See syn. study at power.

hold sway

rule, control, dominate; see govern 1, reign.

sway

v.

  1. To fluctuate

    bend, oscillate, swagger; see swing 1, wave 3.

  2. To influence

    persuade, affect, divert; see affect 1, influence. See syn. study at affect, swing.

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