Read the following excerpt.

The politician tried to refute all the allegations against him. Unfortunately for him, though, the evidence was far too compelling. As much as he tried, he couldn't sway voter opinion, and he lost the election.

Using the context, the word sway means

influence

reject

defer

question

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Ayana Kirk

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3 September, 23:50

Read the following excerpt.

The politician tried to refute all the allegations against him. Unfortunately for him, though, the evidence was far too compelling. As much as he tried, he couldn't sway voter opinion, and he lost the election.

Using the context, the word sway means

influence

reject

defer

question

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Jeramiah Allen · Answer 1

I say Influence because I plugged all the choices in to which one fits the best and I got Influence. You just have to read it again to what sounds best!