demipuppet

/dɛmɪˈpʌpɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that is partially controlled or manipulated, often in a subtle or indirect way.

“The politician’s speeches were criticized for manipulating the public, effectively creating a demipuppet of the masses.”

Synonyms

  • pawn
  • proxy

Antonyms

  • autonomous
  • independent