manipulator

[ muh-nip-yuh-ley-ter ]

noun

1. a person who manipulates.
2. a mechanical device for the remote handling of objects or materials in conditions not permitting the immediate presence of workers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of manipulator¹

First recorded in 1850–55; manipulate + -or ²

Example Sentences

What's left of this version of Harley is a shell of a master manipulator who only exists to make us feel bad for poor Arthur.

From Salon

On the other hand, Trump, the political cult leader and master manipulator, is continuing to love-bomb his followers.

From Salon

Japan now finds itself on the US Treasury's watchlist of potential currency manipulators.

From BBC

There’s never a shortage of grifters and manipulators using this public confusion to their advantage.

From Los Angeles Times

But in his new interview on Saturday, the young man now describes Edwards as "an A-class manipulator".

From BBC

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