controlling influence

pitching dangerously to one side

[ Syn: rock , careen , tilt ]

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

[ Syn: rock , shake ]

move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner; He swung back

[ Syn: swing ]

win approval or support for; Carry all before one; His speech did not sway the voters

[ Syn: carry , persuade ]

cause to move back and forth; rock the cradle; rock the baby; the wind swayed the trees gently

[ Syn: rock ]