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one that is or can be used to further the purposes of another<she disliked being a pawn in her friendsʼ power games>Synonymspuppet, toolRelated Wordschump, dupe, foil, gull, sucker, victim; minion, stooge; yes-man
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something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise<offered her license as a pawn that she would bring back the rental canoe>— see pledge 1
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