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To have been persuaded based on available information
To have convinced or manipulated
To have determined or dictated
Past tense for to move around or sideways rhythmically
“If we tried to cross it swiftly, the bridge would begin to sway, undoubtedly bringing us closer to falling into the freezing, death-by-hypothermia water.”
Past tense for to move or swing unsteadily or suddenly
“The gigantic tree in the distance continued to sway violently towards the direction of the nest.”
Past tense for to lean or tilt at an angle
“On an inhalation, lower your back and let it sway downward as you bend your arms to lower your chest and bring your chin to rest on the floor between your hands.”
Past tense for to be uncertain or to swing from one opinion to another
“His thoughts sway constantly between the desire to travel the world and to settle down.”
Past tense for to control or influence (a person or course of action)
“Despite their background, Calder's parents tried to sway him away from a career in art.”
(literary, archaic) Past tense for to rule, govern, or preside over
“I have founded to the upper air, a new power, that henceforth shall sway the lands.”
Past tense for to use coaxing or flattery in order to persuade someone to do something
Past tense for to convert or attempt to convert (someone) from one religion, belief, or opinion to another
Past tense for to incite or prompt someone into doing something
Past tense for to turn, move or face in another direction
Past tense for to hesitate or be undecided between two opinions or courses of action
Past tense for to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
Past tense for to obtain, arrange, or achieve by deceitful methods or by trickery
Past tense for to (attempt to) influence, persuade or pressure someone, typically politically
Past tense for to feel uncertain about something
(of a person) Past tense for to move in a quick and lively way
Past tense for to walk in an exaggerated or showy manner
Past tense for to cause to occur
Past tense for to effectively force (someone) to do something
Having been convinced or swayed
Exhibiting bias, partiality or prejudice
Controlled or regulated by someone or something
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