impact, effect, sway, authority, control, power, leverage, clout, dominance, guidance, pressure, weight, command, direction, force, leadership, manipulation, prestige, reach, significance, supremacy,... [more]
influence - control - persuade - affect - manipulate - guide - govern - direct - lead - dominate - shape - impact - steer - bend - bias - convince - win over - pressure - coerce - induce - prompt - urge - sway - sway over - hold sway - exercise influence - exercise control - exercise power - exercise authority - exercise sway - have influence - have control - have power - have authority - have sway - wield influence - wield control - wield power - wield authority - wield sway - command - rule - reign - prevail - determine - dictate - decide - mold - form
Sway refers to the act of moving slowly or rhythmically back and forth or side to side. It can also describe the ability to influence or control the actions or opinions of others, exerting a certain kind of power or authority in a subtle manner.