manipulator

[məˈnɪpjʊleɪtər]

manipulator Definition

  • 1a person who handles or controls something in a skillful manner
  • 2a person who manipulates people or situations, especially in an unscrupulous way

Using manipulator: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "manipulator" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He is a skilled manipulator of language.

  • Example

    The company's top executives were accused of being manipulators.

  • Example

    She is a master manipulator who always gets what she wants.

manipulator Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for manipulator

Antonyms for manipulator

Idioms Using manipulator

  • a person who is naturally skilled at manipulating people or situations

    Example

    He was a born manipulator who could charm his way out of any situation.

  • a person who controls others from behind the scenes

    Example

    The CEO was the puppet master who pulled all the strings in the company.

  • twist someone's arm

    to persuade or pressure someone to do something they don't want to do

    Example

    He had to twist her arm to get her to agree to the deal.

Phrases with manipulator

  • emotional manipulator

    a person who uses emotional tactics to control or influence others

    Example

    He was an emotional manipulator who would use guilt and shame to get his way.

  • a person who uses the media to manipulate public opinion or perception

    Example

    The politician was known as a media manipulator who could spin any story to his advantage.

  • a person who uses psychological tactics to control or influence others

    Example

    The cult leader was a master mind manipulator who brainwashed his followers into doing his bidding.

Origins of manipulator

from Latin 'manipulus', meaning 'a handful'

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Summary: manipulator in Brief

A 'manipulator' [məˈnɪpjʊleɪtər] is a person who handles or controls something skillfully, or who manipulates people or situations, often in an unscrupulous way. Examples include 'He is a skilled manipulator of language,' and 'She is a master manipulator who always gets what she wants.' Idioms like 'a born manipulator' and 'a puppet master' describe natural or hidden control, while 'twist someone's arm' denotes persuasion or pressure.