SWAY as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • pitching dangerously to one side
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) sway is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • controlling influence
    Hypernyms(s) sway is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

SWAY as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • move back and forth or sideways
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the ship was rocking
    • the tall building swayed
    • She rocked back and forth on her feet
    Hypernyms(s) sway is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • cause to move back and forth
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • rock the cradle
    • rock the baby
    • the wind swayed the trees gently
    Hypernyms(s) sway is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • He swung back
    Hypernyms(s) sway is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • win approval or support for
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Carry all before one
    • His speech did not sway the voters
    Hypernyms(s) sway is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)