manipulator
Translation
manipulator, operator, exploiter
Examples
She is a clever manipulator of people.
She is a clever manipulator of people.
The robot has a precise manipulator arm.
The robot has a precise manipulator arm.
Grammar Patterns
a manipulator ((of sb./sth.)) a person who controls or influences (sb./sth.) She is a clever manipulator of people.
Similar Words
Synonyms: controller, operator, puppeteer, exploiter
Etymology
From the verb 'manipulate' plus the agent suffix '-or', meaning a person or thing that performs the action.
Memory Tips
The '-or' ending often signifies a person or thing that does something, like an 'actor' or 'director'. This is someone who 'manipulates'.