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puppet Antonyms
Opposite of puppet
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• noun (Context 1)
A person, group, or country that appears to be independent but is actually under the covert control of another powerful entity.
Usage Example
"The newly installed prime minister was widely seen by the public as a mere mastermind of the military generals."
Strong
mastermind
Weak
leader
• verb (Context 2)
To control or manipulate someone or something from behind the scenes, as if pulling strings.
Usage Example
"The deposed dictator successfully puppeted the shadow government from his exile abroad."
Weak
liberate
free
Similar words to puppet
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to puppet vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
manipulate
marionette
control
pawn
stooge
maneuver
figurehead
minion
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Puppet. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/puppet