catspaw

[US]/kætspɔː/
[UK]/kat-spaw/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who is used by someone else to do something that they would not normally do, especially something dishonest or unpleasant.
Word Forms
Pluralcatspaws

Phrases & Collocations

catspaw strategy

catspaw effect

catspaw role

catspaw tactics

catspaw operation

catspaw figure

catspaw method

catspaw device

catspaw pawn

catspaw player

Example Sentences

the manager used her assistant as a catspaw to carry out the difficult tasks.

he felt like a catspaw in the corporate scheme, doing all the dirty work.

she was just a catspaw in their game, unaware of their true intentions.

using a catspaw can sometimes backfire on the one who manipulates.

the politician acted as a catspaw for the lobbyists behind the scenes.

don't be a catspaw for others; stand up for your own beliefs.

in the end, the catspaw realized he was being used for someone else's gain.

he was merely a catspaw in their elaborate plan to take over the company.

she refused to be a catspaw in their schemes, choosing to act independently.

the catspaw was unaware of the risks involved in the dangerous game.

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now