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sway
noun
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sway

How to pronounce sway:

Definition of sway:

sway (noun):
the action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion

Synonyms for sway:

rocktiltinfluencecareeneffectimpact

Antonyms for sway:

facecontinuestraightencalmplateaustayplacatequietcollectstabilize
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