Synonyms for

Manipulator

Verb / mʌˈnɪpjʌˌleɪtɜ: / Another word for manipulator — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A manipulator is someone who controls or influences others in a dishonest way.

Synonyms & similar words

operator trickster schemer deceiver conniver plotter operator controller influencer charlatan imposter fraud swindler cheat scammer maneuverer mastermind exploiter user abuser taker

Example sentences

  1. The manipulator lied to his boss to get a promotion.
  2. She was a master manipulator, always getting what she wanted.
  3. The politician was accused of being a manipulator.
  4. The manipulator convinced his friend to loan him his car.
  5. The manipulator used guilt to get his way.

Quotes

  • The manipulator's tool is guilt. He whips himself and asserts that everyone else is responsible for his whip.
  • A manipulator is a person who influences others to do things they wouldn't normally do.
  • The manipulator is the mystic's shadow.

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