Svengali

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  • n. One who manipulates or controls another as by some mesmeric or sinister influence; especially a coach, mentor or industry mogul.
  • Word Usage
    "Such was her perceived hold over the Blairs that she was frequently described as a "svengali or Rasputin" character."
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract