Main Entry:

¹sway

Pronunciation:

\ˈswā\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English sweigh, from sweyen

Date:

14th century

1: the action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion2: an inclination or deflection caused by or as if by swaying3 a: a controlling influence b: sovereign power : dominion c: the ability to exercise influence or authority : dominance

synonyms see power