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poodle Synonyms
Another word for poodle
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• noun (Context 1)
A person or organization that is overly submissive to or completely controlled by another.
Usage Example
"The opposition accused the oversight committee of being a mere lapdog for the ruling party, failing to enforce any real accountability."
Strongest
lapdog
lackey
Strong
puppet
stooge
pawn
yes-man
sycophant
toady
flunky
minion
Opposites of poodle
The opposite of poodle shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
master
boss
leader
maverick
rebel
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Poodle. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 7, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/poodle