1. (noun)sway controlling influence Synonyms: tilt, rock, careen
2. (verb)rock, careen, sway, tilt pitching dangerously to one side Synonyms: rock, disceptation, lean, rock-and-roll, rock 'n' roll, inclination, sway, leaning, contention, careen, joust, tilt, rock'n'roll, controversy, disputation, contestation, stone, rock music, argument, rock and roll, arguing, list, rock candy
3. (verb)rock, sway, shake move back and forth or sideways Synonyms: escape from, stimulate, sway, persuade, excite, shake, shake off, didder, rock, carry, throw off, swing, shake up, judder, agitate, stir
4. (verb)swing, sway move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner Synonyms: drop, sway, sweep, persuade, swing, shake, rock, carry, dangle, swing out, swing over, get around
5. (verb)carry, persuade, sway win approval or support for Synonyms: rock, express, channel, persuade, post, transport, pack, convey, sway, swing, acquit, hold, deport, impart, gestate, expect, dribble, shake, extend, run, have a bun in the oven, transmit, take, carry, stock, conduct, comport, bear, behave, stockpile, contain
6. (verb)rock, sway cause to move back and forth Synonyms: carry, persuade, shake, sway, rock, swing
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'sway'
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1. sway Govern carries the idea of authoritative administration or some exercise of authority that is at once effective and continuous; control is effective, but may be momentary or occasional. One cont Synonyms: govern, command, curb, influence, mold, reign over, rule, control, direct, manage, reign, restrain, sway Antonyms: be in subjection, be subject, comply, obey, submit, yield
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