sway

/swˈe‍ɪ/

/ˈsweɪ/

to sway

MAIN VERB

move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner

synonyms : swing

move back and forth or sideways

synonyms : rock

to encourage someone to do or believe something

synonyms : carry

cause to move back and forth

synonyms : rock

Sway

controlling influence

pitching dangerously to one side

synonyms : careen

Examples

1. Don't be swayed by false promises or quick fixes.

2. As the sun set, the fields of safflower swayed gently in the breeze, creating a picturesque scene.

3. The strong wind caused the tree branches to bend and sway.

4. When selecting a career path, it's easy to be swayed by the allure of prestige.