sways
Definitions
Moves slowly or rhythmically backward and forward or from side to side.
Controls, influences, or sways the opinion or actions of a person or group.
Causes someone to waver or change their opinion or intention.
Examples
The tall pine tree sways gently in the evening breeze.
The politician sways the crowd with his passionate and persuasive speech.
A small boat sways rhythmically as the tide comes into the harbor.
Synonyms
oscillates swings rocks fluctuates vacillates wavers dangles