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MANIPULATIVE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Skillful in influencing or controlling others to your own advantage

Example:

the early manipulative techniques of a three-year-old child

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

artful (marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft)

Derivation:

manipulate (maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage)

manipulate (influence or control shrewdly or deviously)

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