What is another word for wire-pulled?
Pronunciation: [wˈa͡ɪ͡əpˈʊld] (IPA) 
Wire-pulled is a term used to describe someone who is controlled or manipulated by someone else, like a puppet on a string. There are several synonyms for this phrase, including puppet, marionette, stooge, pawn, and lackey. These words all describe someone who is being used for someone else's gain, without any real power or agency of their own. In politics, the term "political puppet" is often used to describe someone who is controlled by a political party or interest group. In business, a "corporate lackey" is someone who blindly follows the orders of their superiors without questioning them. Whatever the context, these words all convey a sense of powerlessness and subservience.
