manipulative

[məˈnɪpjʊlətɪv]

manipulative Definition

  • 1influencing or controlling someone or something to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly
  • 2skillful in influencing or controlling others to your advantage

Using manipulative: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "manipulative" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He is a manipulative person who always gets what he wants.

  • Example

    The company used manipulative tactics to increase sales.

  • Example

    She has a manipulative personality and often lies to get her way.

manipulative Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for manipulative

Phrases with manipulative

  • using emotional appeals or guilt to influence or control someone

    Example

    She was being emotionally manipulative when she threatened to harm herself if I didn't do what she wanted.

  • actions or conduct that are intended to influence or control someone or something to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly

    Example

    His manipulative behavior caused a lot of problems in the workplace.

  • a relationship in which one person uses manipulative tactics to control or influence the other person

    Example

    She realized that she was in a manipulative relationship and decided to end it.

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Summary: manipulative in Brief

The term 'manipulative' [məˈnɪpjʊlətɪv] refers to the act of influencing or controlling someone or something to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly. It can be used to describe people, behaviors, or relationships, such as 'He is a manipulative person who always gets what he wants.' 'Manipulative' can also be used to describe emotional appeals or guilt, as in 'emotionally manipulative,' and actions or conduct that are intended to influence or control someone or something, as in 'manipulative behavior.'

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