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sway in Latin

sway in Latin is vacillō — sway means to move slowly and rhythmically from side to side.

sway in Latin

vacillō
verb
(transitive) To cause to incline or swing to one side, or backward and forward; to bias; to turn; to bend; to warp.

What does "sway" mean?

  1. verb To move slowly and rhythmically from side to side.
    "The trees swayed gently in the evening breeze."
  2. verb To influence someone's opinion or decision.
    "His passionate speech swayed several undecided voters."
  3. noun Power or influence over someone or something.
    "The union still holds considerable sway over factory workers."
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sway in a sentence

  • The trees swayed gently in the evening breeze.
  • She swayed to the music with her eyes closed.
  • His passionate speech swayed several undecided voters.
  • Don't let the salesman sway you into buying something you don't need.

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What is "sway" in Latin?

"sway" in Latin is vacillō. sway means: To move slowly and rhythmically from side to side.

How do you use "sway" in a sentence?

Example: "The trees swayed gently in the evening breeze." In Latin, "sway" is vacillō.

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