sock puppet

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Synonyms: sockpuppet, sock puppets

Antonyms: sockpuppet, sock puppets

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q590846}} A [[puppet]] made from a [[sock]] placed over a [[hand]].
2. {{syn of|en|puppet||a [[person]] completely controlled by another}}
3. {{lb|en|Internet slang|pejorative}} An [[alternative]] [[pseudonymous]] [[online]] [[account]], especially one used for [[abuse]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|wiki|transitive|intransitive}} To [[create]] or [[use]] a [[#Noun|sock puppet]] (alternative user account).

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