sway

uncountable

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее контролирующее влияние или власть над кем-то или чем-то, или медленное движение из стороны в сторону.esSustantivo que denota influencia o control sobre alguien o algo, o un movimiento lento de un lado a otro.frNom désignant une influence ou un pouvoir de contrôle sur quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou un lent mouvement d'un côté à l'autre.deSubstantiv, das den kontrollierenden Einfluss oder die Macht über jemanden oder etwas bezeichnet oder eine langsame Bewegung von einer Seite zur anderen.ptSubstantivo que designa influência ou poder de controle sobre alguém ou algo, ou o movimento lento de um lado para o outro.zh指对某人或某事的控制性影响力或支配力，也指缓慢地来回摆动。arاسم يدل على السلطة أو النفوذ المسيطر على شخص أو شيء، أو على الحركة البطيئة من جانب إلى آخر.

1. Controlling influence B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruВлияниеesInfluencia dominantefrinfluence dominantedeEinflussptInfluênciazh影响力arنفوذ

   Synonyms: ascendancyauthoritycloutcontroldominioninfluenceleveragepowerpullweight

2. Side-to-side movement B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruКачаниеesBalanceo de lado a ladofrbalancement latéraldeSchwankenptBalançozh摇摆arتأرجح

   Synonyms: oscillationrockingrollingswinging

• sways plural form
• sways' possessive plural form
• sway's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения медленного движения взад-вперёд или из стороны в сторону, а также для влияния или убеждения кого-либо.esVerbo que se usa para indicar un movimiento lento de un lado a otro o de adelante hacia atrás, así como para influir o convencer a alguien.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner un mouvement lent d'avant en arrière ou d'un côté à l'autre, ainsi que pour influencer ou persuader quelqu'un.deVerb, das eine langsame Vor- und Herbewegung oder Seitwärtsbewegung bezeichnet sowie das Beeinflussen oder Überreden von jemandem.ptVerbo usado para indicar o movimento lento de um lado para o outro ou de trás para frente, bem como para influenciar ou convencer alguém.zh动词，表示缓慢地前后或左右摆动，也指影响或说服某人。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الحركة البطيئة إلى الأمام والخلف أو من جانب إلى آخر، وكذلك للتأثير على شخص ما أو إقناعه.

1. Move rhythmically B1 formal

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

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

   ruКачатьсяesBalancearse rítmicamentefrse balancerdeSchwingenptBalançarzh摇摆arالتمايل

   Synonyms: oscillaterockswingundulatewave

   Antonyms: freezestillstop

2. Walk unsteadily B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПокачиватьсяesTambalearsefrtituberdeSchwankenptCambalearzh摇晃arالتمايل

   Synonyms: lurchreelstaggerteetertotterwobble

   Antonyms: stand

3. Influence or persuade B2 formal

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

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

   ruСклонятьesInfluir o persuadirfrInfluencer ou persuaderdeBeeinflussenptInfluenciarzh影响，说服arالإقناع والتأثير

   Synonyms: biasconvincedisposeinclineinduceinfluencepersuadepromptwin over

   Antonyms: deterdiscouragedissuadeprevent

4. Cause movement B1 formal

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

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

   ruРаскачиватьesMecerfrFaire balancerdeBewegung verursachenptBalancearzh摇动arتحريك الشيء ذهابًا وإيابًا

   Synonyms: boboscillaterockswingwagwave

• swayed past participle
• swayed past simple
• swaying present participle
• sways third person singular