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manipulator

 

[ məˈnɪpjʊleɪtə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person who controls or influences others

A manipulator is someone who uses deception, persuasion, or coercion to control or influence others for their own benefit. They often employ tactics such as guilt-tripping, gaslighting, and playing mind games to manipulate people into doing what they want.

Synonyms

controller, influencer, user

Examples of usage

  • The manipulator convinced her friends to lend her money by making up a sob story.
  • He's a master manipulator who always finds a way to get what he wants.
Context #2 | Noun

mechanical device for handling objects

In the context of machinery, a manipulator is a mechanical device used for handling objects, typically in industrial settings. It can be used to lift, move, rotate, or position objects with precision and efficiency.

Synonyms

manipulation device, robotic arm

Examples of usage

  • The robotic manipulator in the factory can lift heavy objects with ease.
  • The manipulator arm is controlled by a computer program.

Translations

Translations of the word "manipulator" in other languages:

🇵🇹 manipulador

🇮🇳 हेरफेर करने वाला

🇩🇪 Manipulator

🇮🇩 manipulator

🇺🇦 маніпулятор

🇵🇱 manipulator

🇯🇵 操縦者 (そうじゅうしゃ)

🇫🇷 manipulateur

🇪🇸 manipulador

🇹🇷 manipülatör

🇰🇷 조종자 (jojongja)

🇸🇦 مُتَلاعِب

🇨🇿 manipulátor

🇸🇰 manipulátor

🇨🇳 操纵者 (cāozòng zhě)

🇸🇮 manipulator

🇮🇸 manipulator

🇰🇿 манипулятор

🇬🇪 მანიპულატორი

🇦🇿 manipulyator

🇲🇽 manipulador

Etymology

The word 'manipulator' comes from the Latin word 'manipulare', which means 'to handle or control'. It first appeared in English in the early 19th century. Originally, it referred to a person who handles objects or materials with skill, but over time, it also came to be used to describe someone who controls or influences others in a cunning or deceitful manner.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,644, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.