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Hanuman_2000 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Sway

Hello,

In a world that is supposed to be chiefly swayed by hunger and by love Mrs. Packletide was
an exception; her movements and motives were largely governed by dislike of Loona
Bimberton.

I am not able to understand the meaning of the sentence in bold specially underlined word.

Could any one here explain it?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

'sway' means 'influence' there, though I find this usage very unusual .

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  • 'sway' means 'influence' there, though I find this usage very unusual .
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'sway' means 'influence' there, though I find this usage very unusual .
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I agree that it is unusual in that context. I see 'swayed' as the changing of ones mind due to some outside circumstances.
"Public opinion was swayed due to the latest escapades of the senator."
The public's opinion was changed
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