swayed

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause (someone) to change their opinion or course of action, typically by using persuasion or manipulation.

  - "The politician's speech swayed many voters to support him."
  - "I was swayed by the argument and changed my mind."
  - "The teacher's encouragement swayed the student to pursue her dreams."

• Verb

  To move or cause to move gently from side to side.

  - "The tree swayed in the wind."
  - "The baby in the cradle swayed back and forth."
  - "The pendulum of the clock swayed to and fro."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with swayed
braved , graved , saved , caved , craved

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Variants

List of all variants of swayed that leads to same result
sway , swayed , swayer , swayers , swaying , sways

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Etymology

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From Old English swagan, meaning 'to sway, rock, or swing'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'swayed' comes from the Old English word 'swagan', which also meant 'to swear'.

2. In music, a 'swayed' rhythm is one that gently swings or rocks.

3. The term 'swayed vote' refers to a voter who changes their mind before casting their ballot.

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Related Concepts

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1. Persuasion: The process of using reasoning or argument to persuade someone to believe or do something.

2. Manipulation: The use of indirect or deceptive means to influence or control someone.

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Culture

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The term 'swayed' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict the power of persuasion and manipulation. In Shakespeare's 'Othello', for instance, Iago uses manipulation to sway Othello's opinion of Desdemona, ultimately leading to tragic consequences.

How to Memorize "swayed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the verb 'swayed' as meaning 'to persuade' by imagining someone changing their opinion due to a powerful argument. Visualize the verb 'swayed' as meaning 'to move gently' by imagining an object swaying back and forth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the verb 'swayed' with the concept of persuasion by linking it to the idea of changing someone's opinion. Associate the verb 'swayed' with the concept of movement by linking it to the image of an object swaying.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Swayed = Persuaded or Moved' to remember the meanings of the verb.

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