sway

Meanings

• controlling influence
• pitching dangerously to one side
• move back and forth or sideways
  • "the tall building swayed"
• move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
• win approval or support for
  • "His speech did not sway the voters"
• cause to move back and forth
  • "the wind swayed the trees gently"

Synonyms

careen, carry, persuade, rock, shake, swing, tilt