Sway Synonyms and Antonyms
swā
Category:
Part of speech:
Synonyms for Sway
A single cycle of a periodic wave.
The power, or force, behind something swung or thrown; impetus
To walk with a swaying motion; hence, to walk and act in a pompous, consequential manner.
(Physics) To vary between alternate extremes, usually within a definable period of time.
To make a show of; to put on a pretence of; to feign; to assume. To make a false display of. [from 16th c.]
To be close to or in danger of failure or ruin:
Advertisement
The period of reigning of a particular ruler or government
To cause to do something by reasoning, urging, or inducement; prevail upon
An inclination, tendency, or preference.
The definition of a vibration is a movement back and forth, or an emotion sensed by another person.
An undulating motion, as of a snake
To make willing; incline
To turn or be turned from a straight line or from some direction or position
Advertisement
To waver is to sway back and forth, show doubt, or to become uncertain in your opinion or planned course of action.
To contrive (something complex or elaborate) in this way:
The status of master or ruler; control:
Might means a great deal of strength.
(Finance) The use of borrowed funds with a contractually determined return to increase the ability of a business to invest and earn an expected higher return, but usually at high risk.
Advertisement
A system of such measures, such as avoirdupois weight or troy weight.
Alternative spelling of ascendancy.
(Physiology) The superior development of or preference for one side of the body or one of a pair of organs; such as being right-handed.
The act of oscillating or the state of being oscillated
The high-jump component of the sport of show jumping.
Advertisement
Sovereignty is authority to govern a state or a state that is self governing.
To exercise the authority of a sovereign
(Radio) To apply a bias to (an electrode)
To join or patch clumsily.
Command is defined as to give orders or exert authority over someone or something.
To adjust to a requirement; regulate:
To exercise the authority of a sovereign
To move in waves or with a smooth, wavelike motion:
(Intransitive, usually as "shake on") To shake hands.
To fluctuate or oscillate
Power is defined as the ability to act or have influence over others.
A state of fluctuation or indecision.
Jurisdiction is defined as the power or authority to decide legal cases.
To walk,move or stand unsteadily or falteringly; threatening to fall.
Wobble is defined as to move or cause to move in an unsteady way, to have your voice quiver, or to be unable to commit to a course of action.
To dispose (someone) to have a certain preference or opinion or to take a course of action:
To make (someone) inclined to something in advance:
Govern is defined as to control, guide or manage.
To reign is defined as to rule over a kingdom and subjects, or to be prominent.
The act or process of careening a ship.
Antonyms for Sway
To stop bothering.
Steady means to make firm or unchanging.
To fasten or secure with stays.
Words Related to Sway
Power or the use of power; sovereignty over something; stewardship, supremacy.
Exercise of authority in a political unit; rule.
Influence is defined as to affect a person or thing.
To petition again.
The period of time during which this takes place
To be disposed of by sale:
(Scots) To be pleased.
Find another word for sway. In this page you can discover 69 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for sway, like: wave, swing, swagger, oscillate, rock, affect, teeter, rule, persuade, leaning and vibration.
Trending topics