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manipulative
01
influencing or controlling others in an unfair or deceptive way, often to achieve one's own goals
Example
The manipulative friend constantly guilt-tripped others into doing things for them.
The manipulative politician used fear tactics to sway public opinion and gain votes.
02
relating to physically adjusting the body, such as in chiropractic or massage therapies for musculoskeletal issues
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manipulate
Verb
manipulative
Adjective
manipulatively
Adverb
manipulatively
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