What does puppeteer mean?
Puppeteer means A person who uses a puppet..
Puppeteer
/ˌpʌpɪˈtɪə/ · noun
Meaning
A person who uses a puppet..
Definitions by Sense
- A person who uses a puppet.
- (figurative) Someone who is manipulative and thus able to get people to do what they want or to make events develop in the way they want in a puppet-like manner.
- To control (a puppet).
- (figurative) To control (an event, person, or organization) from behind the scenes.
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Synonyms for puppeteer
Antonyms for puppeteer
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Word Forms
- puppeteers
- puppeteering
- puppeteered
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for puppeteer?
Common synonyms include puppet master.
What is the opposite of puppeteer?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use puppeteer in a sentence?
Use puppeteer where its definition matches the intended context.
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