manipulative
pronunciation
How to pronounce manipulative in British English: UK [məˈnɪpjələtɪv]
How to pronounce manipulative in American English: US [məˈnɪpjəleɪtɪv]
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- Adjective:
- skillful in influencing or controlling others to your own advantage
Word Origin
- manipulative (adj.)
- 1816, in literal sense, from manipulate + -ive. Related: Manipulatively; manipulativeness.