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Synonyms & Similar Words
controller
influencer
operator
handler
manager
coordinator
strategist
tactician
schemer
plotter
deceiver
cheater
swindler
exploiter
user
abuser
charlatan
mountebank
impostor
fake
pretender
hypocrite
dissembler
double-dealer
trickster
con artist
cheat
sharper
rogue
scoundrel
rascal
knave
villain
Machiavellian
Meaning of Manipulator
A person who manipulates something or someone, often in a skillful or unscrupulous way.
Definitions
- A person who manipulates or influences others, often in a skillful or unscrupulous way
- A device or machine for manipulating or handling something
- A person who uses clever or unscrupulous methods to influence or control others
Etymology of Manipulator
The word "Manipulator" originates from the Latin word "manipulus," meaning a handful, and the Latin word "manus," meaning hand
The term "manipulate" emerged in the 17th century, initially referring to the act of handling or operating something with the hands
Over time, the meaning expanded to include the idea of influencing or controlling others through clever or unscrupulous means
Example Uses
- The manipulator of the company's finances was able to hide the true extent of their debt
- She was a skilled manipulator of people, able to get what she wanted through charm and persuasion
- The robot's manipulator arm allowed it to handle delicate objects with precision
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
honest person
truthful individual
sincere friend
genuine article
authentic leader
straightforward person
direct communicator
transparent organization
open book
innocent bystander
naive observer
trusting soul
gullible person
unsuspecting victim
pure heart
kind spirit
generous giver
selfless helper
altruist
benefactor
humanitarian