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SWAY

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Sway.

How to pronounce sway:

US

Sway - as a noun

Controlling influence

Pitching dangerously to one side

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
careen8rock10tilt4

Sway - as a verb

Move back and forth or sideways

Example: "The ship was rocking"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rock10shake12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move back and forth
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner

Example: "He swung back"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
swing9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move back and forth
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Win approval or support for

Example: "Carry all before one"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carry10persuade11

Cause to move back and forth

Example: "Rock the cradle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rock10

Example Sentences

"The trees swayed gently in the breeze."
"She swayed her hips to the rhythm of the music."
"The politician tried to sway the crowd with his persuasive speech."
"The boat swayed back and forth in the rough seas."
"The pendulum swayed steadily from side to side."
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Word Game Points

Is SWAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sway is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SWAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SWAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sway is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SWAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is SWAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sway is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SWAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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