Word Meaning

sway definition and meaning

v. i. To move or wield with the hand; to swing; to wield; as, to sway the scepter.
v. i. To influence or direct by power and authority; by persuasion, or by moral force; to rule; to govern; to guide.
v. i. To cause to incline or swing to one side, or backward and forward; to bias; to turn; to bend; warp; as, reeds swayed by wind; judgment swayed by passion.
v. i. To hoist; as, to sway up the yards.
v. i. To be drawn to one side by weight or influence; to lean; to incline.
v. i. To move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward.
v. i. To have weight or influence.
v. i. To bear sway; to rule; to govern.
n. The act of swaying; a swaying motion; the swing or sweep of a weapon.
n. Influence, weight, or authority that inclines to one side; as, the sway of desires.
n. Preponderance; turn or cast of balance.
n. Rule; dominion; control.
n. A switch or rod used by thatchers to bind their work.

Crossword clues for sway

- Clout
- Controlling influence of section of expressway
- having a strong or controlling influence
- Influence
- Move from side to side
- Move to and fro
- Move to music
- Oscillate
- Reel
- Rock
- Swing to and fro
- Waver