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manipulative Definition and Meaning in English (manipulative definition)

adjective
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Manipulative definition: Characterized by the ability to control or influence others in a clever, unfair, or unscrupulous way, often for personal gain.

Definitions of Manipulative

  1. 1adjective

    Characterized by the ability to control or influence others in a clever, unfair, or unscrupulous way, often for personal gain.

Example Sentences

“She found his manipulative tactics hard to deal with.”

“A manipulative person often uses emotional blackmail to get their way.”

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nounmanipulation
agent nounmanipulator
adverbmanipulatively

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Manipulative definition: Characterized by the ability to control or influence others in a clever, unfair, or unscrupulous way, often for personal gain.
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'Manipulative' translates to 'manipulative' in English. Manipulative definition: Characterized by the ability to control or influence others in a clever, unfair, or unscrupulous way, often for personal gain.
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