sway

nouns

controlling influence

sway

is a type of (narrower)

possession of controlling influence

"the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her"; "his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade"

pitching dangerously to one side

careen, rock, sway, tilt

move back and forth or sideways

"the ship was rocking"; "the tall building swayed"; "She rocked back and forth on her feet"

rock, shake, sway

move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner

"He swung back"

sway, swing

win approval or support for

"Carry all before one"; "His speech did not sway the voters"

carry, persuade, sway

cause to move back and forth

"rock the cradle"; "rock the baby"; "the wind swayed the trees gently"

rock, sway