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manhandler

manhandler

8.0
A person who controls others by charm or tricks
  • noun
  • /ˈmænˌhændlər/
translation icon : manipulador
  • The politician was known as a skilled manhandler who could sway public opinion with ease.

Examples

  • Many people trusted the manhandler before realizing his true intentions.

  • He is a skilled manhandler who knows how to get what he wants.

  • She warned her friend to be careful around that manhandler at work.

  • Many people see him as a manhandler in the corporate world.

  • The politician was known as a skilled manhandler who could sway public opinion with ease.

  • She warned her friend to be careful around that manhandler at work.

  • Many people trusted the manhandler before realizing his true intentions.

Synonyms

manipulator
vsmanhandler
  • Offensive
24 6.2

A person who controls people in a clever or unfair way to get what they want

is the same but stresses charm or deceit as methods
user
vsmanhandler
  • Offensive
19 8.4

A person who takes advantage of others for their own benefit

implies active control and manipulation through influence or deceit
puppet master
vsmanhandler
  • Offensive
9 7.9

A person who secretly controls other people and their actions

often uses charm or influence openly rather than hidden control
exploiter
vsmanhandler
5 7.1

A person who uses others selfishly to get money or power

focuses on control using charm or deceit rather than mere selfish use
schmoozer
vsmanhandler
  • Informal
1 7.9

A person who talks in a friendly way to get what they want

often exerts control or manipulation beyond mere friendly conversation
puppetmaster
vsmanhandler
  • Offensive
1 8.2

A person who secretly controls other people from behind the scenes

focuses on control through charm or influence rather than secrecy
wangler
vsmanhandler
  • UK
1 9.9

A person who tricks others using clever, dishonest methods to get what they want

focuses on controlling people through charm or influence not just tricks
puppetman
vsmanhandler
  • Offensive
9.6

A person who secretly controls people from behind the scenes

emphasizes personal charm or deceit instead of covert methods
wire-puller
vsmanhandler
  • Offensive
9.9

A person who secretly controls others to get what they want

tends to rely on charm or direct manipulation rather than indirect influence
beguiler
vsmanhandler
8.7

A person who tricks others by saying things that are not true

aims to control or direct others, not only to deceive them

How Manipulative

exploiter
5 7.1
manhandler
8.0
manipulator
  • Offensive
24 6.2
influencer
  • Texting
19 3.8
persuader
2 3.7

Surface Forms

manhandler singular
manhandlers plural

Morphology

manhandler = man + handler (semi-transparent) = man + handle + er

Formally analyzable as 'man' + 'handler' meaning someone who handles people, but the manipulative/controlling sense reflects an extended pragmatic meaning of 'handle'.

Etymology

Manhandler comes from man ('person') + handle ('to deal with or control') and -er ('one who does'). That makes it easy to see why it can mean someone who manipulates or controls people, often using charm or tricks, because they 'handle' others rather than simply working with them.