Sway synonyms and antonyms
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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:
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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
dominion (related)
Power or the use of power; sovereignty over something; stewardship, supremacy.
To make willing; incline
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To turn or be turned from a straight line or from some direction or position
government (related)
Exercise of authority in a political unit; rule.
influence (related)
Influence is defined as to affect a person or thing.
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
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The high-jump component of the sport of show jumping.
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:
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To exercise the authority of a sovereign
To move in waves or with a smooth, wavelike motion:
leave-alone (antonym)
To stop bothering.
steady (antonym)
Steady means to make firm or unchanging.
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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.
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A system of such measures, such as avoirdupois weight or troy weight.
repetition (related)
To petition again.
(Intransitive, usually as "shake on") To shake hands.
swaying (related)
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gyrate (related)
A state of fluctuation or indecision.
To turn aside from a course or direction:
Jurisdiction is defined as the power or authority to decide legal cases.
stay (antonym)
To fasten or secure with stays.
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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.
wear the crown (or purple)
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move (related)
To be disposed of by sale:
like (related)
(Scots) To be pleased.
over (related)
(Cricket) The set number of balls bowled during a single turn at one end of the wicket
The act or process of careening a ship.
power (related)
Power is defined as the ability to act or have influence over others.
To fluctuate or oscillate
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