sway

To swing back and forth or to and fro. synonym: swing.

To incline or bend to one side; veer.

To incline toward change, as in opinion or feeling.

To fluctuate, as in outlook.

To cause to swing back and forth or to and fro.

To cause to incline or bend.

To exert influence or control over.

To hoist (a mast or yard) into position.