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power, authority, jurisdiction, control, command, sway, dominion mean the right to govern or rule or determine.

power implies possession of ability to wield force, authority, or influence.

authority implies power for a specific purpose within specified limits.

jurisdiction applies to official power exercised within prescribed limits.

control stresses the power to direct and restrain.

command implies the power to make arbitrary decisions and compel obedience.

sway suggests the extent of exercised power or influence.

dominion stresses sovereign power or supreme authority.

swing, sway, oscillate, vibrate, fluctuate, waver, undulate mean to move from one direction to its opposite.

swing implies a movement of something attached at one end or one side.

sway implies a slow swinging or teetering movement.

oscillate stresses a usually regular alternation of direction.

vibrate suggests the rapid oscillation of an elastic body under stress or impact.

fluctuate suggests constant irregular changes of level, intensity, or value.

waver stresses irregular motion suggestive of reeling or tottering.

undulate suggests a gentle wavelike motion.

affect, influence, touch, impress, strike, sway mean to produce or have an effect upon.

affect implies the action of a stimulus that can produce a response or reaction.

influence implies a force that brings about a change (as in nature or behavior).

touch may carry a vivid suggestion of close contact and may connote stirring, arousing, or harming.

impress stresses the depth and persistence of the effect.

strike, similar to but weaker than impress, may convey the notion of sudden sharp perception or appreciation.

sway implies the acting of influences that are not resisted or are irresistible, with resulting change in character or course of action.