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   manipulative

   /məˈnɪpjʊlətɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. exercising unscrupulous control or influence over a person or situation: "she was sly, selfish, and manipulative" Similar schemingcalculatingcunningcraftywilyshrewddeviousdesigningconnivingMachiavellianartfulguilefulslipperyslickslyunscrupulousdisingenuousmedia-savvyinformal:foxyOpposite ingenuous
   • 2. relating to manipulation of an object or part of the body: "a manipulative skill" Similar manualdone with one's handsdexterous

   Derivatives

   • 1. manipulatively adverb
   • 2. manipulativeness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMANIPULATIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MANIPULATIVE definition: 1. A manipulative person tries to control people to their advantage: 2. A manipulative person…. Learn more.

3. www.verywellhealth.com › manipulative-behavior-5214329Manipulative Behavior: Signs, Definitions, and Tactics - Verywell...

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   Jun 15, 2023 · Manipulative behavior occurs when a person uses controlling and harmful behaviors to avoid responsibility, conceal their true intentions, or cause doubt and confusion. Manipulation tactics, such as gaslighting, lying, blaming, criticizing, and shaming, can damage a person's psychological well-being.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › manipulativeManipulative Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MANIPULATIVE is of, relating to, or performed by manipulation; especially : serving or intended to control or influence others in an artful and often unfair or selfish way. How to use manipulative in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMANIPULATIVE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Add to word list. Add to word list. tending to influence or control someone or something to your advantage, often without anyone knowing it: He is resourceful, smart, skillful, ingenious, and savvy, but he also can be manipulative.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › manipulativeMANIPULATIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   adjective. influencing or attempting to influence the behavior or emotions of others for one’s own purposes: a manipulative boss. of or relating to manipulation of objects or parts of the body; serving to manipulate: spinal manipulative therapy.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › manipulativeMANIPULATIVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   MANIPULATIVE definition: A manipulative person controls people in a clever and unpleasant way: . Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › manipulativemanipulative adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of manipulative adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.