Figurehead
Figurehead noun - A person used as a cover for some questionable activity.
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Synonyms for Figurehead
Provost and figurehead are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Provost" instead a noun "Figurehead".
Nearby Word: figure
Provost
Provost noun - A high-ranking university administrator.
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Synonyms for Provost
Figurehead and provost are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Figurehead" instead a noun "Provost".
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This is the fate of Prince Baird at the end of the third Provost's Dog books for his role as the willing figurehead of the conspiracy against his brother King Roger.
Source: Off with His Head!
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