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The Britannica Dictionary sway 2 ENTRIES FOUND:

• sway (verb)
• sway (noun)

1 sway /ˈsweɪ/ verb sways; swayed; swaying 1 sway /ˈsweɪ/ verb sways; swayed; swaying Britannica Dictionary definition of SWAY 1 [no object] : to move slowly back and forth

• branches swaying in the breeze
• He swayed a moment before he fainted.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 [+ object] : to cause (someone) to agree with you or to share your opinion

• The lawyer tried to sway the jury.
• She persisted in her argument, but I wouldn't let her sway me.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — often used as (be) swayed

• He can be easily swayed.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 sway /ˈsweɪ/ noun 2 sway /ˈsweɪ/ noun Britannica Dictionary definition of SWAY [noncount] 1 : a slow movement back and forth

• the sway of the ship
• the sexy sway of her hips

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 : a controlling force or influence

• He has them under his sway. [=he controls them]
• He has come/fallen under the sway of terrorists.
• The ancient Romans held sway over most of Europe.
• The theory still holds sway today. [=still influences people today]

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