Definition of sway

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Sway (v. i.) To be drawn to one side by weight or influence; to lean; to incline.

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Domination :: Domination (n.) The act of dominating; exercise of power in ruling; dominion; supremacy; authority; often, arbitrary or insolent sway..
Rock :: Rock (v. t.) To cause to sway backward and forward, as a body resting on a support beneath; as, to rock a cradle or chair; to cause to vibrate; to cause to reel or totter..
Sway :: Swaying (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Swa.
Despotism :: Despotism (n.) The power, spirit, or principles of a despot; absolute control over others; tyrannical sway; tyranny..
Sway :: Sway (v. i.) To have weight or influence.
Sovereignty :: Sovereignty (n.) The quality or state of being sovereign, or of being a sovereign; the exercise of, or right to exercise, supreme power; dominion; sway; supremacy; independence; also, that which is sovereign; a sovereign state; as, Italy was formerly divided into many sovereignties..
Sway :: Sway (v. i.) To hoist; as, to sway up the yards..
Atrip :: Atrip (adv.) Hoisted up and ready to be swayed across; -- said of yards.
Rack :: Rack (v.) To amble fast, causing a rocking or swaying motion of the body; to pace; -- said of a horse..
Crossway :: Crossway (n.) See Crossroad.
Top-block :: Top-block (n.) A large ironbound block strapped with a hook, and, when used, hung to an eyebolt in the cap, -- used in swaying and lowering the topmast..
Swagger :: Swagger (v. i.) To walk with a swaying motion; hence, to walk and act in a pompous, consequential manner..
Wield :: Wield (v. t.) To direct or regulate by influence or authority; to manage; to control; to sway.
Rocking :: Rocking (a.) Having a swaying, rolling, or back-and-forth movement; used for rocking..
Unswayable :: Unswayable (a.) Not capable of being swayed.
Autocrat :: Autocrat (a.) One who rules with undisputed sway in any company or relation; a despot.
Streen :: Streel (v. i.) To trail along; to saunter or be drawn along, carelessly, swaying in a kind of zigzag motion..
Oversway :: Oversway (v. t.) To bear sway over.
Swing :: Swing (n.) Swaying motion from one side or direction to the other; as, some men walk with a swing..
Swaying :: Swayed (imp. & p. p.) of Swa.
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