Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
string-puller
Noun
/ˈstrɪŋ ˌpʌl.ər/
Definition
A person who influences or controls events secretly behind the scenes.
Examples
- The politician was seen as a string-puller, orchestrating the campaign from behind the scenes.
- Many string-pullers operate in corporate environments, making decisions without being in the public eye.
- In the world of theater, the director is often the string-puller, guiding the actors toward the desired performance.
Meaning
The term ‘string-puller’ usually refers to someone who has power over others, particularly in a manipulative or covert manner, similar to a puppeteer who controls a puppet by pulling its strings.
Synonyms
- Manipulator
- Control freak
- Backstage operator
- Puppet master
