manipulator

/məˈnɪpjuleɪtə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /məˈnɪpjuleɪtər/ (ame, ipa) · /-ˌlātə(r) -ātə-/ (ame, mw)

manipulator — noun

  • manipulatorsingular
  • manipulatorsplural

1. someone who gets other people to do what they want by using guilt, lies, charm,

1.名詞C1
釋義

someone who gets other people to do what they want by using guilt, lies, charm, or other hidden pressure

例句

Mira recognized the manipulator when tears appeared the moment blame did.

manipulator + emotional tactic to escape blame

Imran called the coach a manipulator after the fake injury story spread.

call [person] a manipulator after deceit

同義詞
  • schemer

    broader — focuses on secret planning, not always direct emotional control

  • operator

    informal — suggests a smooth, socially skillful person who works people to their own advantage

  • user

    informal and blunter — stresses selfish exploitation more than clever technique

文法句型

[person] is a manipulator

call [person] a manipulator

用法筆記

Always negative. Usually describes someone who repeatedly controls others through guilt, flattery, lies, or secrets, not someone who simply persuades people openly once.

常見錯誤

❌Our sales manager is a manipulator because she gives clear advice.
✅Our sales manager is persuasive.
💡'manipulator' implies hidden or unfair control, not honest influence.
❌My brother is a manipulator because he asked me twice.
✅My brother is persistent.
💡one repeated request is not enough; a manipulator shows a pattern of using emotional pressure or tricks.