pawn

¹pawn

noun

Definition of PAWN

one that is or can be used to further the purposes of another <though he liked to play up his influence with city hall, he was really just another pawn of the political bosses>

Synonyms cat's-paw, instrument, lay figure, puppet, tool

Related Words chump, dupe, foil, gull, sucker, victim; minion, stooge; lap dog, yes-man