sway

/ˈswā/

Middle English sweigh, from sweyen

noun

  1. the action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion

  2. an inclination or deflection caused by or as if by swaying

  3. a controlling influence

power authority jurisdiction control command sway dominion mean the right to govern or rule or determine. power implies possession of ability to wield force, authority, or influence. authority implies power for a specific purpose within specified limits.

verb

  1. to swing slowly and rhythmically back and forth from a base or pivot

  2. to move gently from an upright to a leaning position

  3. to hold sway : act as ruler or governor

swing sway oscillate vibrate fluctuate waver undulate mean to move from one direction to its opposite. swing implies a movement of something attached at one end or one side. sway implies a slow swinging or teetering movement.

noun

  1. a bar that torsionally couples the right and left front-wheel suspensions of an automobile to reduce roll and sway