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manipulative
ma·nip·u·la·tive [ mə níppyələtiv, mə níppyə làytiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. devious: using clever, devious ways to control or influence somebody or something
a manipulative personality
2. of manipulation: relating to or involved in manipulation
a manipulative technique

ma·nip·u·la·tive·ly adverb
ma·nip·u·la·tive·ness noun
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