swayed Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb move back and forth or sideways
    shake; sway; rock.
    • the ship was rocking
    • the tall building swayed
    • She rocked back and forth on her feet
  2. verb move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
    sway; swing.
    • He swung back
  3. verb win approval or support for
    carry; persuade; sway.
    • Carry all before one
    • His speech did not sway the voters
  4. verb cause to move back and forth
    sway; rock.
    • rock the cradle
    • rock the baby
    • the wind swayed the trees gently

WordNet


Swayed adjective
Definitions
  1. Bent down, and hollow in the back; sway-backed; -- said of a horse. Shak.

Webster 1913