marionnette — meaning in English
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English meaning
- marionette noun A puppet, usually wooden, moved by strings pulled from above.
- puppet noun A doll-like figure of a person or animal moved by strings, rods, or a hand inside it.
Senses
marionnette is used for these senses in English:
- marionette A puppet, usually made of wood, which is animated by the pulling of strings.
- sock puppet A puppet made from a sock placed over a hand.
- sock puppet (Internet slang, pejorative) An alternative pseudonymous online account, especially one used for abuse.
marionette — full definition
- noun A puppet, usually wooden, moved by strings pulled from above.
- verb To control someone as though pulling their strings, treating them like a puppet.
puppet — full definition
- noun A doll-like figure of a person or animal moved by strings, rods, or a hand inside it.
- noun A person, government, or organization that is controlled by another and only appears to act independently.
- verb To control or manipulate someone or something as if it were a puppet.
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