Associations to the word «Puppeteer»

Wiktionary

PUPPETEER, noun. A person who uses a puppet.
PUPPETEER, noun. (figurative) Someone who is manipulative and able to get others to do what they want in a puppet-like manner.
PUPPETEER, verb. To control a person or organisation.

Dictionary definition

PUPPETEER, noun. One who operates puppets or marionettes.

Wise words

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