Manipulative: meaning, definitions and examples
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manipulative
[ mษหnษชpjสlษtษชv ]
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.
person
Exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
Synonyms
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.
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:
๐ต๐น manipulador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฒเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช manipulativ
๐ฎ๐ฉ manipulatif
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐะฝัะฟัะปััะธะฒะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ manipulacyjny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆไฝ็
๐ซ๐ท manipulateur
๐ช๐ธ manipulador
๐น๐ท manipรผlatif
๐ฐ๐ท ์กฐ์์ ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุงูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ manipulativnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ manipulatรญvny
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็บต็
๐ธ๐ฎ manipulativen
๐ฎ๐ธ manipรบlerandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะฝะธะฟัะปััะธะฒัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแฃแแแขแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ manipulyativ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.