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Synonyms & Similar Words
swing
oscillate
fluctuate
waver
tremble
shake
quiver
vibrate
rock
reel
stagger
stumble
totter
teeter
lean
incline
bend
curve
bow
yield
give
bend
flex
pivot
turn
shift
move
undulate
wave
ripple
quake
shudder
jolt
jerk
lurch
pitch
roll
toss
heave
seesaw
wobble
wiggle
jiggle
wriggle
squirm
twist
turn
spin
whirl
twirl
sway
dance
fluctuate
vary
change
alter
modify
influence
persuade
induce
coax
cajole
wheedle
charm
beguile
entice
lure
tempt
attract
draw
pull
tug
haul
drag
Meaning of Sway
to move slowly from side to side
Definitions
- to move slowly from side to side, typically in a smooth, continuous motion
- * to influence someone's opinion or decision
- * to move unsteadily, typically because of being unstable or off balance
Etymology of Sway
The word "sway" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, with the verb "swāian" meaning "to swing" or "to move from side to side"
The word's meaning has evolved over time to include influencing someone's opinion or decision, as well as moving unsteadily
Example Uses
- The trees swayed gently in the breeze
- * Her opinion swayed the decision of the committee
- * The drunk man swayed as he walked down the street
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
stability
firmness
steadiness
balance
poise
equilibrium
rigidity
stiffness
stillness
motionlessness
calmness
serenity
tranquility
peacefulness
quietness
rest
repose
immobility
fixity
solidity
unchangeability
constancy
permanence
steadiness
stability
rigidity
stiffness
firmness