Useful Idiot

Synonyms of useful idiot

• pawn
• dupe
• patsy

Antonyms of useful idiot

• wise
• sensible
• informed

Collocations of useful idiot

useful idiot

Frequency: 80 %

He was manipulated by the regime and used as a useful idiot.

useful idiot

Frequency: 70 %

She didn't realize she was being played as a useful idiot by the con artist.

useful idiot

Frequency: 60 %

The politician saw him as a useful tool, a mere pawn in his game.

useful idiot

Frequency: 50 %

The dictator saw the journalist as a mere pawn, a useful idiot to spread his propaganda.

Idiomatic Expressions for useful idiot

• Phrase: play the useful idiot
  Meaning: to act as a pawn or tool for someone else's agenda without realizing it
  Usage: She was playing the useful idiot for the corrupt politician, not realizing she was being used for their own gain.