definition of
sway

[1] #1 sway v. [rock, shake] move back and forth or sideways; "the ship was rocking"; "the tall building swayed"; "She rocked back and forth on her feet". wn

[2] #2 sway v. [swing] move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner; "He swung back". wn

[3] #3 sway v. [carry, persuade] win approval or support for; "Carry all before one"; "His speech did not sway the voters". wn

[4] #4 sway n. controlling influence. wn

[5] #5 sway n. [rock, careen, tilt] pitching dangerously to one side. wn