What is another word for catspaw?
Pronunciation: [kˈatspɔː] (IPA) 
Catspaw is a term used to refer to someone who is taken advantage of by another person to achieve their own goals. There are several synonyms for the word catspaw, including pawn, puppet, tool, instrument, and plaything. These words all refer to a person who is used as a means to an end by another, often more powerful person. Someone who is a pawn is simply a tool in a larger game, while a puppet is someone who is completely controlled by someone else. Instruments and playthings are also objects used by someone else to achieve their goals.
