Definition of sway

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Sway (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..

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Command :: Command (n.) Control; power over something; sway; influence; as, to have command over one's temper or voice; the fort has command of the bridge..
Swing :: Swing (v. i.) To sway or move from one side or direction to another; as, the door swung open..
Top-block :: Top-block (n.) A large ironbound block strapped with a hook, and, when used, hung to an eyebolt in the cap, -- used in swaying and lowering the topmast..
Empire :: Empire (n.) Supreme power; sovereignty; sway; dominion.
Domineer :: Domineer (v. t.) To rule with insolence or arbitrary sway; to play the master; to be overbearing; to tyrannize; to bluster; to swell with conscious superiority or haughtiness; -- often with over; as, to domineer over dependents..
Lurch :: Lurch (v. i.) To roll or sway suddenly to one side, as a ship or a drunken man..
Swayful :: Swayed (a.) Bent down, and hollow in the back; sway-backed; -- said of a horse..
Sway :: Sway (n.) Influence, weight, or authority that inclines to one side; as, the sway of desires..
Waggle :: Waggle (v. i.) To reel, sway, or move from side to side; to move with a wagging motion; to waddle..
Domination :: Domination (n.) The act of dominating; exercise of power in ruling; dominion; supremacy; authority; often, arbitrary or insolent sway..
Empire :: Empire (n.) Any dominion; supreme control; governing influence; rule; sway; as, the empire of mind or of reason..
Swingebuckler :: Swinge (n.) Power; sway; influence.
Oscillate :: Oscillate (v. i.) To move backward and forward; to vibrate like a pendulum; to swing; to sway.
Countersway :: Countersway (n.) A swaying in a contrary direction; an opposing influence.
Sway :: Sway (v. i.) To influence or direct by power and authority; by persuasion, or by moral force; to rule; to govern; to guide..
Sway :: Sway (v. i.) To hoist; as, to sway up the yards..
Affection :: Affection (n.) Bent of mind; a feeling or natural impulse or natural impulse acting upon and swaying the mind; any emotion; as, the benevolent affections, esteem, gratitude, etc.; the malevolent affections, hatred, envy, etc.; inclination; disposition; propensity; tendency..
Sway :: Sway (n.) Preponderance; turn or cast of balance.
Misway :: Misway (n.) A wrong way.
Arraswise :: Arraswise (adv.) Alt. of Arrasway.
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