marionette

The word “marionette” has 4 syllables: mar-i-o-nette

It's pronounced as /ˌmær.i.əˈnɛt/


What is synonym and antonym for marionette?

In the thesaurus, “marionette” has 19 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for marionette along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for marionette

Antonyms for marionette

  • colossus

Meanings of marionette

  • noun
    1. A puppet, usually made of wood, which is animated by the pulling of strings.
    2. The buffel duck.
  • verb
    1. To control (somebody) as if they were a puppet; to manipulate.

Example Sentences

  • The puppeteer controlled the marionette with remarkable skill.
  • Children watched the marionette show with wide-eyed fascination.
  • The old theater still hosts a traditional marionette performance every month.
  • She crafted a wooden marionette as part of her art project.
  • The delicate strings made the marionette seem almost alive.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to marionette, such as: action figure, bust, carving, colossus, doll, dolly, dummy.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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