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manipulator

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


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Phillip, described as a "master manipulator" in court, was given an absolute discharge, with the judge saying she had "no choice".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

She called him a "master manipulator" who "set the tone" at the home.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The reality, which I only began to absorb bit by bit after I ended it, is that my husband was not only a prolific storyteller but also a master manipulator.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

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

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

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry




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