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