Associations to the word «Svengali»
Noun
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Wiktionary
SVENGALI, noun. One who manipulates or controls another as by some mesmeric or sinister influence; especially a coach, mentor or industry mogul.
Dictionary definition
SVENGALI, noun. Someone (usually maleficent) who tries to persuade or force another person to do his bidding.
SVENGALI, noun. The musician in a novel by George du Maurier who controls Trilby's singing hypnotically.
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