sway

Universal Words verb, noun verb 1 [usually +adv./prep.] to move slowly from side to side; to move sth in this way: [V] The branches were swaying in the wind. * Vicky swayed and fell. * [VN] They danced rhythmically, swaying their hips to the music. 2 [VN] [oftenpassive] to persuade sb to believe sth or do sth SYNINFLUENCE: He's easily swayed. * She wasn't swayed by his good looks or his clever talk. noun [U] 1 a movement from side to side: The sway of the yacht was making her feel sick. 2 (literary) power or influence over sb: Rebel forces hold sway over much of the island. * She was brought up under the sway of Communism. * He was quick to exploit those who fell under his sway.