fantoche

[fɐ̃ˈtɔʃə]

nounmasculinepl: fantoches

puppet

1. A doll or figure operated by strings or rods, typically used in puppet theater

The children watched the puppet show with fascination.

As crianças assistiram ao espetáculo de fantoches com fascinação.

2. A person who is controlled or manipulated by another; a person lacking independence

He is just a puppet in the hands of his boss.

Ele é apenas um fantoche nas mãos do seu chefe.

3. A ridiculous or contemptible person

That politician is nothing but a puppet.

Esse político é apenas um fantoche.

NYC Slang

puppet, stooge, pawn

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General Brazilian

fantoche

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

fantoche

Also used, though 'marioneta' is more common

Brazil

boneco

Common alternative, especially for puppet dolls

ser fantoche de alguém - to be someone's puppet

dançar conforme o fantoche - to dance to someone's tune

teatro de fantoches - puppet theater/puppetry

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