swayed; swaying; sways

1

a

**:**to swing slowly and rhythmically back and forth from a base or pivot

b

**:**to move gently from an upright to a leaning position

2

**:**to hold sway

**:**act as ruler or governor

3

**:**to fluctuate or veer between one point, position, or opinion and another

1

3

a

**:**to cause to vacillate

b

**:**to exert a guiding or controlling influence on

4

**:**to hoist in place

sway up a mast

swayer
noun

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