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sway
1. noun /sweɪ/
a) The act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon.

I doubt Ill hold much sway with someone so powerful.

b) A rocking or swinging motion.
2. verb /sweɪ/
a) To move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock.

The trees swayed in the breeze.

b) To move or wield with the hand; to swing; to wield; as, to sway the scepter.

Do you think you can sway their decision?


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