cat's-paw
Definitions
A person used by another as a dupe or tool to accomplish a purpose.
A light breeze that ruffles the surface of the water in small patches.
Examples
The corrupt politician used his assistant as a cat's-paw to leak the damaging information while keeping his own hands clean.
She realized too late that she was merely a cat's-paw for the company's ulterior motives in the merger.
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Antonyms
mastermind leader instigator originator principal boss architect