1. a person who influences or persuades others
2. something that moves back and forth or from side to side

Examples

• The charismatic leader was a powerful swayer of public opinion.
• She proved to be an effective swayer in the debate.
• The tall tree was a natural swayer in the wind.
• The politician was known as a swayer of votes.
• The gentle swayer of the hammock helped him fall asleep.
• As a swayer of minds, the professor changed many students’ perspectives.