# manipulation vs manipulator

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### manipulation
*noun · IPA /məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #8,956*
The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.

### manipulator
*noun · IPA /məˈnɪpjʊleɪtə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #34,977*
Agent noun of manipulate; one who manipulates.

## Source
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