manipulator

CEFRC1

/məˈnɪpjʊleɪtə(ɹ)/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person who controls others in a clever, unfair way.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A device which can be used to move, arrange or operate something.

Examples

  • Yanni was in the clutches of Skura, a master manipulator.

  • The king was a manipulator.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A puppeteer, especially one controlling marionettes.

  2. Agent noun of manipulate; one who manipulates.

More examples

In context

  • Tom is a liar and manipulator.

  • The power lights blinked red and the amplifier failed, but not before Kassad had seen the tapering ovoid shapes, spotted with thrusters and cockpit blisters, each trailing a tangle of six jointless manipulator arms.

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Origin

noun

From manipulate + -or.