Sway

Synonyms of sway

• control
• influence
• dominate

Antonyms of sway

• steady
• stabilize
• immovable

Collocations of sway

sway gently

Frequency: 70 %

The trees swayed gently in the breeze.

sway back and forth

Frequency: 60 %

The pendulum swayed back and forth with hypnotic rhythm.

sway side to side

Frequency: 50 %

The dancer's hips swayed side to side as she moved to the music.

sway in the wind

Frequency: 45 %

The tall grass swayed in the wind, creating a mesmerizing effect.

sway with emotion

Frequency: 35 %

Her voice swayed with emotion as she recounted the story.

Idiomatic Expressions for sway

• Phrase: sway back and forth
  Meaning: to move gently from one side to the other
  Usage: The trees swayed back and forth in the wind.