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Sway

German

Kontrolle

Definition

to have a strong influence over someone or something

Example

"Just before the U.S. presidentโ€™s visit, Iranโ€™s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, traveled to Beijing in a not-so-subtle reminder of Chinaโ€™s sway over its partner in the Middle East."

Antonyms

weakness powerlessness

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