marionette

mærɪˈɒnɪt

Definitions

1. noun

A puppet controlled from above by strings or rods, often used as a metaphor for a person controlled by others.

“The marionette danced beautifully on stage, a testament to the skill of its puppeteer.”

Synonyms

  • puppet
  • string figure

Antonyms

  • autonomous
  • free agent