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swag vs sway

sway vs swag

swag and sway both are nouns.

swag and sway both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swag Yes No Yes No
sway Yes No Yes No
As verbs, sway is a hypernym of swag; that is, sway is a word with a broader meaning than swag:
  • swag: sway heavily or unsteadily
  • sway: move back and forth or sideways
Other hypernyms of swag include rock, shake.
swag (noun) sway (noun)
a bundle containing the personal belongings of a swagman pitching dangerously to one side
goods or money obtained illegally controlling influence
valuable goods
swag (verb) sway (verb)
sway heavily or unsteadily move back and forth or sideways
walk as if unable to control one's movements move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness cause to move back and forth
win approval or support for
Difference between swag and sway

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