puppet

[ˈpʌpɪt]

puppet Definition

• 1. a movable model of a person or animal that is used in entertainment and is typically moved either by strings controlled from above or by a hand inside it
• 2. a person, party, or state that appears to be independent but is in fact controlled by another
• 3. a person who is easily manipulated or controlled by others

Using puppet: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "puppet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The puppet show was a hit with the children.

• Example

  The government was accused of being a puppet of the military regime.

• Example

  He was a mere puppet in the hands of his boss.

• Example

  She felt like a puppet on a string, always doing what her parents wanted.

puppet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for puppet

• marionette
• dolly
• manikin
• figure
• dummy

Phrases with puppet

• puppet government

  a government that is appointed or controlled by an outside authority

  Example

  The country was ruled by a puppet government for many years.

• puppet master

  a person or group that controls a situation from behind the scenes

  Example

  The real puppet master behind the company's success was its CEO.

• puppet regime

  a government that is set up and controlled by a foreign power

  Example

  The country was under a puppet regime for many years before gaining independence.

Origins of puppet

from Old French 'poupet', meaning 'doll'

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Summary: puppet in Brief

A 'puppet' [ˈpʌpɪt] is a movable model of a person or animal used in entertainment, or a person or entity that appears independent but is actually controlled by another. It can also refer to a person who is easily manipulated or controlled by others. Examples include 'The puppet show was a hit with the children,' and 'He was a mere puppet in the hands of his boss.' Phrases include 'puppet government,' 'puppet master,' and 'puppet regime.'