Dutch-English translations for zwaaien

wave
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We must slowly begin to wave the big stick. We moeten maar langzaam beginnen te zwaaien met die grote stok. Unfortunately, I am not able to wave a magic wand because I do not possess one. Helaas kan ik niet met mijn toverstaf zwaaien, omdat ik er geen bezit. (Several members of the Green Group in the European Parliament waved piracy flags) (Enkele leden van de Fractie De Groenen in het Europees Parlement zwaaien piratenvlaggen)
swing
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The plant swung in the breeze.The children laughed as they swung.It wasnt long before the crowds mood swung towards restless irritability.

flourish
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The barley flourished in the warm weatherThe town flourished with the coming of the railwayThe cooperation flourished as the customers rushed in the business
sway
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The fact is that warlords continue to hold sway in many of the more remote areas, and their commitment to peaceful development and democracy is largely non-existent. Het punt is dat krijgsheren in veel van de meer afgelegen gebieden de scepter blijven zwaaien, en zij laten zich vrijwel niets gelegen liggen aan vreedzame ontwikkeling en democratie. The old song caused a little sway in everyone in the room.I doubt Ill hold much sway with someone so powerful.
wagThe wag of my dogs tail expresses happiness.
waverFlowers wavered in the breeze.His voice wavered when the reporter brought up the controversial topic.Despite all the terrible things that happened to her, she never wavered from her beliefs.