manipulator
Translation
manipulator, controller, operator
Examples
She realised he was a clever manipulator.
She realized he was a clever manipulator.
The robot arm is a precise manipulator.
The robot arm is a precise manipulator.
Grammar Patterns
a person or thing that controls or influences (sb./sth.) He is a skilled manipulator of public opinion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: controller, operator, puppeteer
Etymology
From 'manipulate' plus the agent suffix '-or'. It means 'one who handles or operates'.
Memory Tips
The '-or' suffix often indicates a person or thing that does something (e.g., actor, director). A manipulator is one who manipulates.