manipulative

/mənˈɪpjʊlətˌɪv/

/məˈnɪpjəˌɫeɪtɪv/

manipulative

influencing or controlling others in an unfair or deceptive way, often to achieve one's own goals

relating to physically manipulating or adjusting the body, such as in chiropractic or massage therapies for musculoskeletal issues

Examples

1. Don't be fooled by his kind words, he's known to be manipulative - bees that have honey in their mouths have stings in their tails.

2. Despite their long friendship, Sarah had to drop Karen like a bad habit when she discovered her manipulative and toxic behavior.

3. Number four is manipulative.

4. People pleasers are extremely extraordinarily manipulative.