sway

• Substantiv, das den kontrollierenden Einfluss oder die Macht über jemanden oder etwas bezeichnet oder eine langsame Bewegung von einer Seite zur anderen.

A noun referring to controlling influence or power over someone or something, or a movement of something slowly from side to side.

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1. Controlling influenceB2formal

   The power or ability to influence people's opinions, decisions, or actions.

   Einfluss

   • The politician held great sway over the local community.
   • Her arguments had considerable sway with the committee.
   • The media's sway on public opinion is undeniable.

   Synonymeascendancyauthoritycloutcontroldominioninfluenceleveragepowerpullweight

2. Side-to-side movementB1formal

   A slow, rhythmic movement from side to side, often suggesting instability or a dangerous tilt.

   Schwanken

   • The sway of the ship made many passengers seasick.
   • He felt the sway of the tall building during the earthquake.
   • The tree's branches moved with a gentle sway in the wind.

   Synonymeoscillationrockingrollingswinging

• Verb, das eine langsame Vor- und Herbewegung oder Seitwärtsbewegung bezeichnet sowie das Beeinflussen oder Überreden von jemandem.

A verb used to indicate moving slowly back and forth or from side to side, or to influence or persuade someone.

1. Move rhythmicallyB1formal

   To move slowly back and forth or from side to side, often in a gentle or rhythmic way.

   Schwingen

   • The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
   • She swayed to the music as she listened.
   • The boat swayed with the motion of the waves.

   Synonymeoscillaterockswingundulatewave

   Antonymefreezestillstop

2. Walk unsteadilyB1formal

   To move or walk in a swinging or unsteady manner, often due to being off-balance.

   Schwanken

   • He swayed slightly after standing up too quickly.
   • The toddler swayed as she took her first steps.
   • The drunk man swayed as he walked down the street.

   Synonymelurchreelstaggerteetertotterwobble

   Antonymestand

3. Influence or persuadeB2formal

   To win approval or support for something; to influence someone's opinion or decision.

   Beeinflussen

   • The politician's speech swayed many voters.
   • She was swayed by his passionate arguments.
   • The evidence swayed the jury in favor of the defendant.

   Synonymebiasconvincedisposeinclineinduceinfluencepersuadepromptwin over

   Antonymedeterdiscouragedissuadeprevent

4. Cause movementB1formal

   To cause something to move back and forth or from side to side.

   Bewegung verursachen

   • The wind swayed the branches of the tree.
   • He swayed the lantern gently to light the path.
   • The earthquake swayed the entire building.

   Synonymeboboscillaterockswingwagwave