Synonyms for sway

noun

1. Fluctuation

   swaying, swinging, swing, leaning, oscillation, vibration, undulation, wave, wavering, pulsation.

2. Authority

   power, jurisdiction, rule; see dominion 1, government 1, power 2. See syn. study at power.

hold sway

verb

1. To fluctuate

   bend, oscillate, swagger; see swing 1, wave 3.

2. To influence

   persuade, affect, divert; see affect 1, influence. See syn. study at affect, swing.