Manipulative: meaning, definitions and examples

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manipulative

 

[ mษ™หˆnษชpjสŠlษ™tษชv ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Influencing or trying to influence the thoughts or behavior of others in a clever and dishonest way

Synonyms

calculating, deceptive, scheming

Examples of usage

  • She is known for her manipulative behavior towards her colleagues.
  • The manipulative tactics used by the salesman were quite effective.
Context #2 | Adjective

person

Exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage

Synonyms

crafty, cunning, sly

Examples of usage

  • He is a manipulative person who always tries to get what he wants.
  • She is very manipulative and knows how to manipulate situations to her advantage.
Context #3 | Noun

psychology

A person who controls or influences others in a clever or devious way

Synonyms

controller, influencer, operator

Examples of usage

  • The manipulative in the relationship was always trying to control the other person.
  • We need to be aware of manipulatives and their tactics in order to protect ourselves.

Translations

Translations of the word "manipulative" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manipulador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคฒเคพเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช manipulativ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ manipulatif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะฝั–ะฟัƒะปัั‚ะธะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ manipulacyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ“ไฝœ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท manipulateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manipulador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท manipรผlatif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ์ž‘์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุงูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ manipulativnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ manipulatรญvny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ“็บต็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ manipulativen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ manipรบlerandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะฝะธะฟัƒะปัั‚ะธะฒั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒžแƒฃแƒšแƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ manipulyativ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ manipulador

Etymology

The word 'manipulative' originated from the Latin word 'manipulat-' which means to handle or control. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the idea of influencing or controlling others in a clever or deceitful manner. The concept of manipulation has been studied in psychology and sociology, highlighting the different tactics and behaviors associated with manipulative individuals.

See also: manipulably, manipulating, manipulation, manipulations.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,598, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.