CAT'S-PAW Synonyms
5 hypernyms for cat's-paw. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for CAT'S-PAW
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| dupe | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • a person who is tricked or swindled verb • fool or hoax | ||||||
| instrument | noun n | |||||
noun • a device that requires skill for proper use • the means whereby some act is accomplished • a person used by another to gain an end • (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right • the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process • any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds verb • equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling • write an instrumental score for • address a legal document to | ||||||
| go-between | noun n | |||||
noun • a negotiator who acts as a link between parties | ||||||
| proxy | noun n | |||||
noun • a person authorized to act for another • a power of attorney document given by shareholders of a corporation authorizing a specific vote on their behalf at a corporate meeting | ||||||
| puppet | noun n | |||||
noun • a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer • a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else • a doll with a hollow head of a person or animal and a cloth body; intended to fit over the hand and be manipulated with the fingers | ||||||
| puppeteer | noun n | |||||
noun • one who operates puppets or marionettes | ||||||
| servant | noun n | |||||
noun • a person working in the service of another (especially in the household) • in a subordinate position | ||||||
| tool | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an implement used in the practice of a vocation • the means whereby some act is accomplished • a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else • obscene terms for penis verb • drive • ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it • furnish with tools • work with a tool | ||||||
| underling | noun n | |||||
noun • an assistant subject to the authority or control of another | ||||||
| kangaroo paw | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • sedgelike spring-flowering herb having clustered flowers covered with woolly hairs; Australia | ||||||
| rubber stamp | noun n | |||||
noun • a stamp (usually made of rubber) for imprinting a mark or design by hand • routine authorization of an action without questions | ||||||