Definition of Svengali

1. Noun. Someone (usually maleficent) who tries to persuade or force another person to do his bidding.

Generic synonyms: Inducer, Persuader

2. Noun. The musician in a novel by George du Maurier who controls Trilby's singing hypnotically.

Definition of Svengali

1. Noun. One who manipulates or controls another as by some mesmeric or sinister influence; especially a coach, mentor or industry mogul. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Svengali

svarajes
svarita
svaritas
svastika
svastikas
svcs
svedbergs
sveite
svelt
svelte
sveltely
svelteness
sveltenesses
svelter
sveltest
svengali (current term)
svengalis
sverdrup
sverdrups
sverigeite
svl
svn
svyatoslavite
svyazhinite
swab
swabbed
swabber
swabbers
swabbie
swabbies

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