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sway in Malay

koiri

/ˈswe̞(ː)/UK/ˈsweɪ̯/

sway in Malay: koiri. In English, sway means the act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon.

Malay words for sway

to move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock
koiri

English meaning of sway

  1. noun The act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon.
  2. noun A rocking or swinging motion.
  3. noun Influence, weight, or authority that inclines to one side.
  4. noun Preponderance; turn or cast of balance.

Full definition of sway

sway in a sentence

  • The old song caused a little sway in everyone in the room.
  • I doubt I'll hold much sway with someone so powerful.
  • The trees swayed in the breeze.

Synonyms of sway

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Questions about sway in Malay

What is the meaning of sway in Malay?
Sway in Malay is koiri.
Apakah maksud sway dalam bahasa Melayu?
Sway: koiri.
What does sway mean in English?
Sway means the act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon.

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