sway

to move from side to side or backwards and forwards, especially because of the wind or a strong emotion

balancearse, moverse

• sway in the wind

Collocations trees sway in the wind · people sway with emotion

• The trees swayed gently in the breeze.

  Los árboles se balanceaban suavemente con la brisa.

to influence or control someone's opinions, decisions, etc.

influir en, influir sobre

• sway sb towards sth

Collocations public opinion sways voters · a leader who sways public opinion

• The media can sway public opinion.

  Los medios pueden influir en la opinión pública.

to balance or hold something in a steady position, especially when moving

equilibrar, sostener con equilibrio

• sway sth

Collocations sway a sword · sway a torch

• He swayed the torch to light his way.

  Sostuvo la antorcha con equilibrio para iluminar su camino.

a state of being unsteady or swaying, especially because of the effects of alcohol

estado de inestabilidad, tambaleo

• be in a sway

Collocations in a state of sway · fall into a sway

• He was in a state of sway after drinking too much.

  Estaba en un estado de tambaleo después de beber demasiado.

a group of people who share similar beliefs or interests

grupo, facción

• a sway

Collocations political sway · social sway

• The political sway of the party is growing.

  La influencia política del partido está creciendo.