For e.g. women clothed are lean (4)

I believe the answer is:

sway

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(Other definitions for sway that I've seen before include "Move gently" , "Rock to and fro" , "Lean from side to side - influence" , "Rule; move to and fro" , "Strong influence" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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