pull strings English

Meaning pull strings meaning

What does pull strings mean?

pull strings

— verb (= manipulate) influence or control shrewdly or deviously He manipulated public opinion in his favor

Synonyms pull strings synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as pull strings?

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manipulate

pull wires

operate

tap

feed

exploit

cash in on

capitalise

avail

abuse

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What do people use pull strings to talk about?

Language and thought Want

Influence

• What words refer to influencing someone to change his thinking or decision?
  influence sway bias pull strings work on affect impact make an impression on prejudice bribe bring into line lead by the nose

Language and thought Want Influence

Control

• What words refer to controlling someone or something?
  control be in control manipulate pull strings call the shots be in the driver's seat steer regulate govern dominate monopolize have a monopoly have a stranglehold have a hold over wrap someone around your finger hold sway be the boss be domineering oppress keep someone down repress walk all over

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How do I use pull strings in a sentence?

Simple sentences

Pull the string and the water flushes.