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manipulative

ma·ni·pu·lative

UK/məˈnɪp.jə.lə.tɪv/ US/məˈnɪp.jə.leɪ.tɪv/ uncommon

adjective

1.

skillful in influencing or controlling others to your own advantage

  • “the early manipulative techniques of a three-year-old child”
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Origin

From manipulate + -ive.

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