Definition of sways

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • sways is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • sways is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • sways is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of sways


  • move back and forth or sideways (verb)

    Examples

    1. the tall building swayed

    Synonyms

    1. rock
    2. shake
  • pitching dangerously to one side (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. careen
    2. rock
    3. tilt
  • cause to move back and forth (verb)

    Examples

    1. the wind swayed the trees gently

    Synonyms

    1. rock
  • win approval or support for (verb)

    Examples

    1. His speech did not sway the voters

    Synonyms

    1. carry
    2. persuade
  • move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. swing
  • controlling influence (noun)

See definition of sways in Merriam Webster