Synonyms for
Manipulative
Definition
Manipulative means influencing or controlling someone or something in a clever or unfair way.
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Common collocations
- manipulative behavior
- manipulative person
- manipulative tactics
- manipulative control
- manipulative game
- manipulative relationship
- manipulative parents
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Usage note
This word carries a strong negative connotation, implying skillful but unethical influence over others. It is often used to describe people or their actions.
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Example sentences
- The manipulative salesman tried to convince me to buy a product I didn't need.
- My friend is very manipulative and always makes me do what she wants.
- It's not fair that he uses manipulative tactics to get ahead in his career.
- I can see through his manipulative behavior and won't let him control me.
- The manipulative politician promised things he couldn't deliver just to get votes.
Quotes
A manipulative person will use you for their own reasons.
Manipulative people prey on our sensibilities, emotional sensitivity, and especially conscientiousness.
A manipulative person is never your friend.
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