verb
- moved slowly back and forth or from side to side
- influenced or persuaded someone to change their opinion or decision
Usage: past tense of sway
Usage: past tense of sway
Examples
- The tall grass swayed gently in the breeze.
- The old bridge swayed under the weight of the truck.
- Her passionate speech swayed the jury’s decision.
- He was easily swayed by his friends’ opinions.
- The trees swayed dangerously during the storm.
- The evidence swayed public opinion against the proposal.
- The dancer swayed gracefully to the music.