svengali

== English == === Alternative forms === Svengali === Etymology === Named for the hypnotist character Svengali in George du Maurier's novel Trilby. More at citations. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /svɛŋˈɡɑːli/, (proscribed) /svɛnˈdʒɑːli/ Rhymes: -ɑːli === Noun === svengali (plural svengalis) One who manipulates or controls another as by some mesmeric or sinister influence; especially a coach, mentor or industry mogul. 2014 March 31, in Jon Ronson’s “Lost at Sea” : The Tam Paton of today is nothing like the fearsome Svengali you would see on television during the Roller years. (It is used in multiple other occasions in this book) 2016 February 2016, in Hugh Hewitt's "Six reasons Trump is still better than Clinton" in the Washington Examiner: Donald's daughter and Svengali Ivanka is a smart, smart, smart lady with an extraordinary intellect and influence on her father. ==== Translations ==== === See also === manipulator spin doctor éminence grise power broker kingmaker puppet master string-puller gaslighter === Further reading === svengali on Wikipedia.Wikipedia === Anagrams === leavings, sleaving