Synonyms: rock, tilt, sway, careen
Definition: pitching dangerously to one side
Similar words: lurch, pitch, pitching
Definition: abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance)
Usage: the pitching and tossing was quite exciting
Synonyms: sway
Definition: controlling influence
Similar words: power, powerfulness
Definition: possession of controlling influence
Usage: the deterrent power of nuclear weapons; the power of his love saved her; his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade
Definition: move back and forth or sideways
Usage: the ship was rocking; the tall building swayed; She rocked back and forth on her feet
Similar words: move back and forth
Definition: move in one direction and then into the opposite direction
Definition: cause to move back and forth
Usage: rock the cradle; rock the baby; the wind swayed the trees gently
Definition: cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
Usage: Move those boxes into the corner, please; I'm moving my money to another bank; The director moved more responsibilities onto his new assistant
Definition: move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
Usage: He swung back
Similar words: move back and forth
Definition: move in one direction and then into the opposite direction
Synonyms: persuade, sway, carry
Definition: win approval or support for
Usage: Carry all before one; His speech did not sway the voters
Similar words: act upon, work, influence
Definition: have and exert influence or effect
Usage: The artist's work influenced the young painter; She worked on her friends to support the political candidate