Synonyms of puppets

puppets

noun

plural of puppet

1

as in dolls

a small figure often of a human being used especially as a child's plaything

gave her a puppet with strings for a gift

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dolls
• dollies
• poppets
• action figures
• figures
• marionettes
• figurines
• rag dolls
• handpuppets

2

as in pawns

one that is or can be used to further the purposes of another

accused the newspaper editor of being a puppet for the moneyed people of the town

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pawns
• tools
• minions
• victims
• suckers
• instruments
• lay figures
• cat's-paws
• dupes
• foils
• stooges
• chumps
• gulls
• yes-men
• lap dogs

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of puppets

This award-winning children’s show is hosted by puppeteer Shari Lewis, who takes us along on adventures with puppets Lamb Chop and her siblings Charlie Horse and Hush Puppy. —Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024