Puppet master

Pronunciation: /ˈpəpət ˈmæstɝ/

Puppet master (noun)

  1. A person who controls other people’s actions from behind the scenes, often to get their own results.
  2. A person who operates puppets using strings or controls, making them move and act on stage.

Examples

  • She seemed like the hidden controller behind every decision.
  • The team blamed the hidden controller for the sudden changes.