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manipulator

[muh-nip-yuh-ley-ter] / məˈnɪp yəˌleɪ tər /


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Musk has used his social media platform X to go on the offensive with posts that include likening Altman to a "Game of Thrones" character seen as a master manipulator.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Nikolic previously said “Epstein was a master manipulator, and I deeply regret associating with him.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

A perversity in the script is that Frank is a manipulator and a gaslighter but overall a pretty good dude.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

"I believe Neil Foden is like a puppet master, a master manipulator," he said.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

No wonder Matt had become such a clever manipulator and entrepreneur.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry