| Main Entry: | gray eminence |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | power behind the throne |
Synonyms: |
behind-the-scenes operator, eminence grise, friend at court, hidden hand, kingmaker, powerbroker, wire-puller |
| Main Entry: | power broker |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person with power |
Synonyms: |
fixer, hand that rocks the cradle, influence peddler, kingmaker, latency, logroller, power behind the throne, wire-puller |