puppet
noun/ˈpʌpɪt/
Frequency rank: #5,384 most common English word
Meaning
A person or group whose actions are controlled by another; also a small figure moved by strings or hands for entertainment.
Example sentence
The politician was seen as nothing more than puppet of the powerful corporation behind him.
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