A pawn is a person or thing used as SECURITY for a loan. A GUARANTEE is a promise to fulfill an obligation, while a PLEDGE is a solemn promise or agreement. To BORROW is to receive something with the intention of returning it. SECURITY is something given as a PLEDGE that a debt will be paid. An INSTRUMENT is a legal document that serves as evidence of a contract. A PUPPET is a figure of a person or animal moved by strings or wires controlled by a puppeteer. A SUCKER is someone who is easily deceived or taken advantage of. A HOSTAGE is a person held as SECURITY against the fulfillment of an agreement. A GUARANTY is a promise to answer for the payment of a debt or the performance of a duty in case of default by another. A GAGE is a PLEDGE or SECURITY given for the performance of an act. A FOOL is a person who acts unwisely or imprudently. A DEPOSIT is a sum of money placed in a bank or similar institution. POP is a slang term for pawn. A STAKE is a sum of money or other valuable thing put up as SECURITY for a bet or wager. A VICTIM is a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event. A STOOGE is a person who is easily manipulated or controlled. An AGENT is a person authorized to act on behalf of another. A DUPE is a person who is easily deceived or tricked. A TOOL is an object used to perform a task. HOCK is a slang term for pawn. A PLAYTHING is an object used for amusement or entertainment.