# manipulator

> English word · Noun · IPA /məˈnɪpjʊleɪtə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #34,977

## Definitions
1. Agent noun of manipulate; one who manipulates.
2. A device which can be used to move, arrange or operate something.
3. A puppeteer, especially one controlling marionettes.

## Etymology
From manipulate + -or.

## Easily confused with
- **manipulate** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/manipulate-vs-manipulator)
- **manipulation** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/manipulation-vs-manipulator)

## Common misspellings (16)
`amnipulator`, `mainpulator`, `manipluator`, `manippulator`, `manipualtor`, `manipulaotr`, `manipulatorr`, `manipulatro`, `manipulattor`, `manipullator`, `manipultaor`, `maniuplator`, `mannipulator`, `manpiulator`, `mmanipulator`, `mnaipulator`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/manipulator