svengali

• Nom désignant une personne qui exerce une influence contrôlante ou manipulatrice sur une autre, souvent dans un but néfaste, inspiré du personnage du roman de George Du Maurier.

A noun referring to a person who exerts a controlling or manipulative influence over another, often for malicious purposes, inspired by the character in George du Maurier's novel.

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1. Controlling or manipulative personC1formal

   A person who exercises excessive control or influence over another, often for malicious or selfish purposes.

   Svengali

   • The cult leader acted as a Svengali, manipulating his followers for personal gain.
   • She broke free from her Svengali-like manager who controlled her career.
   • The film portrays a Svengali figure who uses psychological tactics to dominate his victim.

   Synonymescontrollermanipulatormastermindpuppeteer

2. Hypnotic controllerC1formal

   A person who uses hypnotic or psychological power to control another person's actions or will.

   Svengali (contrôleur hypnotique)

   • In the novel, Svengali uses his hypnotic powers to make Trilby sing beautifully.
   • The character is a classic Svengali, bending others to his will through suggestion.
   • He was accused of being a Svengali, using hypnosis to influence his clients.

   Synonymescharmercontrollerhypnotistmanipulatorpuppeteer