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Svengali

//svɛŋˈɡɑːli// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    One who manipulates or controls another as by some mesmeric or sinister influence; especially a coach, mentor or industry mogul.

    "She also offers a fascinating glimpse into a more innocent age before svengalis began colluding with marketing men and TV execs to promote talentless wannabes to overnight success."

  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of svengali. alt-of
  3. 3
    someone (usually maleficent) who tries to persuade or force another person to do their bidding wordnet

Etymology

Named for the hypnotist character Svengali in George du Maurier's novel Trilby. More at citations.

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