Handler and Operative

Handler

Handler noun - An agent who handles something or someone.
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Synonyms for Handler

Operative and handler are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Operative" instead a noun "Handler".

Nearby Words: handle, handled, handling

Operative

Operative noun - A person who tries secretly to obtain information for one country in the territory of another usually unfriendly country.

Handler and operative are semantically related. You can use "Handler" instead a noun "Operative".

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / Captain America: Civil War Notably, his first plan seems to be a lot more straightforward: he just wants to get the mission report from the HYDRA operative who used to be the Winter Soldier's handler.
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