Translations for sway in the English»Serbian Dictionary

I.sway [sweɪ] VB intr

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II.sway [sweɪ] VB trans

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1. sway (swing):

sway

zaljuljati // ljuljati

sway wind

zanjihati // njihati

2. sway usu passive (influence):

to be swayed by sb/sth

biti pod uticajem nekoga/nečega

to be swayed by sb/sth (change mind)

predomisliti se zbog nekoga/nečega

3. sway fig (alter):

sway

promeniti // menjati

III.sway [sweɪ] N no pl liter (control)

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to sway from side to side

njihati se levo-desno

to extend one's sway

proširiti svoju vlast

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

O the felicity of that age and place when his authority swayed! en.wikipedia.org

Either swayed or wafted, and words spoke in whispers. en.wikipedia.org

These were frequently well-meaning friends or family members who wanted to participate, or help sway the verdict of the trial. en.wikipedia.org

I don't think he wanted us to win and by choosing what he said on camera he knew he had the power to sway votes. en.wikipedia.org

It can deflect (sway) in excess of 2% of height. en.wikipedia.org

Jones hoped that his statements would sway voters. en.wikipedia.org

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, assimilationist policies held clear sway. en.wikipedia.org

Wind gusts may cause poorly designed suspension bridges to sway. en.wikipedia.org

He was swayed by a group of ex-directors of the club. en.wikipedia.org

She sways again then collapses on the floor, unconscious. en.wikipedia.org

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