sway

Noun

• pitching dangerously to one side

• controlling influence

Verb

• cause to move back and forth
  • rock the cradle
    
  • rock the baby
    
  • the wind swayed the trees gently
    

• win approval or support for
  • Carry all before one
    
  • His speech did not sway the voters
    

• move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
  • He swung back
    

• move back and forth or sideways
  • the ship was rocking
    
  • the tall building swayed
    
  • She rocked back and forth on her feet
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  rock , careen , tilt , carry , persuade , swing , shake