sway

US /swe/

UK /sweɪ/

B2TOEIC
n. (u.)Uncountable NounPower or influence to control a person or group
He holds sway over all his students
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To change your opinion or position often
I know you want to sway me to your side
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To influence a person's thoughts/opinion; persuade
If you hope to sway him, tell him the truth
n. (u.)Uncountable NounAction of moving slowly from side to side
I watched the sway of the paper in the wind
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To move slowly from side to side
I watched the sign sway in the wind

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