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to sway
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揺れる, 揺らぐ
to slowly move back and forth or from side to side
Intransitive
Example
The branches of the willow tree swayed gently in the breeze.
The boat began to sway with the rhythm of the ocean waves.
The dancer 's hips swayed sensuously to the rhythm of the music, captivating the audience.
02
揺らす, 揺れる
to cause something to move gently back and forth or from side to side
Transitive: to sway sth
Example
The rhythmic music swayed the crowd, encouraging everyone to move in harmony on the dance floor.
The gentle breeze swayed the curtains in the open window.
She gently swayed the cradle, soothing the baby with a rhythmic motion.
03
揺さぶる（ゆさぶる）, 影響を与える（えいきょうをあたえる）
to encourage someone to do or believe something
Transitive: to sway sb | to sway an opinion
Example
The passionate speaker hoped to sway the audience with compelling arguments.
The marketing team worked hard to sway consumers towards their brand.
The politician tried to sway public opinion by addressing the concerns of the community.
Sway
01
影響力 (えいきょうりょく), 支配 (しはい)
the influence or control over someone or something
Example
The politician 's powerful speeches held considerable sway over voters.
Economic factors often have a significant sway on consumer behavior.
His expert opinion carries a lot of sway in the scientific community.
02
揺れ, 傾き
pitching dangerously to one side
