Definition of Pull strings

1. Verb. Influence or control shrewdly or deviously. "He manipulated public opinion in his favor"

Exact synonyms: Manipulate, Pull Wires
Generic synonyms: Act Upon, Influence, Work
Derivative terms: Manipulation, Manipulative

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pull Strings

pull away
pull a face
pull a fast one on
pull back
pull chain
pull down
pull in
pull in one's horns
pull off
pull one's weight
pull out
pull out all the stops
pull over
pull round
pull someone's leg
pull strings (current term)
pull the leg of
pull the plug
pull the wool over someone's eyes
pull through
pull together
pull up
pull up short
pull up stakes
pull wires
pulmo
pulmonary
pulmonary anthrax
pulmonary artery
pulmonary circulation

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