nounfemininepl: marionettes
marionete
1. A puppet moved by strings or wires attached to its limbs and body
The children watched the marionette dance gracefully across the stage.
As crianças assistiram a marionete dançar graciosamente no palco.
2. A person who is controlled or manipulated by another person or force
He felt like a marionette, unable to make his own decisions.
Ele se sentia como uma marionete, incapaz de tomar suas próprias decisões.
In Brazil, 'marionete' is commonly used in both theatrical contexts and metaphorically in political or social discourse to describe someone who lacks autonomy. The term carries connotations of lack of agency and free will, frequently appearing in critical commentary about leadership and control dynamics.
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