Sway

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v. 摇动, 摇摆;影响使改变;n. 摇动
［英］ v. 摇动, 摇摆 ( swing from side to side) ; 影响使改变 ( influence someone so that they change their opinion) ; n. 摇动 ( swaying movement)
［记］ s+way ( 路) -> 从路这边到路那边 -> 摆动

I. 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 motion
2. an inclination or deflection caused by or as if by swaying
3.
- a. a controlling influence
- b. sovereign power ; dominion
- c. the ability to exercise influence or authority ; dominance
Synonyms: see power

II. verb

Etymology: alteration of earlier swey to fall, swoon, from Middle English sweyen, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse sveigja to sway; akin to Lithuanian svaigti to become dizzy
Date: circa 1500
intransitive verb
- 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
transitive verb
- 1.
  - a. to cause to sway ; set to swinging, rocking, or oscillating
  - b. to cause to bend downward to one side
  - c. to cause to turn aside ; deflect, divert
- 2. archaic
  - a. wield
  - b. govern, rule
- 3.
  - a. to cause to vacillate
  - b. to exert a guiding or controlling influence on
- 4. to hoist in place <sway up a mast>
Synonyms: see swing, affect
? swayer noun