Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
puppet-strings
noun
/ˈpʌpɪt strɪŋz/
Definition
The strings used to control a puppet’s movements.
Examples
- The puppeteer expertly manipulated the puppet-strings to bring the character to life.
- In the political drama, it became clear that the leader was merely a figurehead, controlled by powerful puppet-strings.
Meaning
Symbolically refers to the control or influence that someone has over another person, often in a manipulative way.
Synonyms
- manipulation
- influence
- control
