manipulative
Using manipulation purposefullyUsing manipulation purposefully.
» Tom isn't manipulative, but Mary is.
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3 sensesUsing manipulation purposefully.
Tending to manipulate.
manipulativ
манипуляти́вныйmanipuljatívnyj
(derogatory)Reaching one's goals at the expense of other people by using them.
You manipulative bitch!
- skillful in influencing or controlling others to your own advantage
Examples
64 sentencesTom isn't manipulative, but Mary is.
Tom is a very manipulative person.
ruТом очень любит манипулировать людьми. — Ivanovb
Tom isn't as manipulative as Mary is.
Tom is very manipulative.
Tom is manipulative, isn't he?
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 1
Forms
more manipulative, most manipulative| Comparative | more manipulative Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most manipulative Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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