MANIPULATIVE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Manipulative

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: məˈnɪpjʊlətɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:

exercising unscrupulous control or influence over a person or situation

Short Definition:

exercising unscrupulous control or influence over person or situation

Examples:
  • she was sly, selfish, and manipulative
Definition:

relating to manipulation of an object or part of the body

Short Definition:

relating to manipulation of object or part of body

Examples:
  • a manipulative skill

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