Definitions for sway
Overview of noun sway
The noun sway has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) sway
(controlling influence)
2. rock, careen, sway, tilt
(pitching dangerously to one side)
Overview of verb sway
The verb sway has 4 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (5) 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")
2. (4) swing, sway
(move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner; "He swung back")
3. (3) carry, persuade, sway
(win approval or support for; "Carry all before one"; "His speech did not sway the voters")
4. rock, sway
(cause to move back and forth; "rock the cradle"; "rock the baby"; "the wind swayed the trees gently")
