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What is another word for Manipulative? – 212 Manipulative Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    manipulative cunning deceitful sneaky underhanded dishonest unscrupulous exploitative coercive persuasive influential forceful dominant controlling oppressive tyrannical despotic authoritarian dictatorial bullying intimidating aggressive forceful pushy domineering overbearing high-handed arbitrary summary peremptory imperious masterful skillful artful crafty sly foxy guileful insidious duplicitous double-dealing treacherous perfidious traitorous disloyal unfaithful deceptive misleading false fraudulent cheating swindling defrauding embezzling

    Meaning of Manipulative

    The primary meaning of "Manipulative" is relating to or characterized by manipulation, especially in a skillful or deceptive way.

    Definitions

    • Relating to or characterized by manipulation, especially in a skillful or deceptive way
    • Using influence or persuasion, especially in a clever or dishonest way, to achieve a desired result
    • Having or showing a skillful or cunning quality, especially in influencing or controlling others

    Etymology of Manipulative

    The word "Manipulative" originated from the Latin words "manus" meaning hand and "plere" meaning to fill, with the suffix "-ive" added to form an adjective
    The term initially referred to the skill of using one's hands, but later evolved to describe the act of influencing or controlling others in a clever or deceptive manner

    Example Uses

    • The manipulative tactics used by the company to increase sales were deemed unethical by many consumers
    • She was known for her manipulative behavior, often using guilt to get what she wanted from her friends and family
    • The politician's manipulative speech was designed to sway the audience's opinion on the controversial issue

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    honest sincere truthful genuine authentic straightforward direct frank open transparent trustworthy reliable faithful loyal upright virtuous moral ethical principled just fair equitable impartial unbiased objective neutral innocent naive artless guileless unsophisticated straightforward candid forthright blunt explicit clear

    Related Nouns

    manipulation influence control power authority dominance oppression tyranny despotism dictatorship bullying intimidation aggression force persuasion coercion exploitation deception dishonesty unscrupulousness cunning craft artfulness skill guile slyness foxiness insidiousness duplicity treachery perfidy traitorousness disloyalty unfaithfulness

    Related Verbs

    manipulate influence control dominate oppress tyrannize dictate bully intimidate aggress force persuade coerce exploit deceive cheat swindle defraud embezzle dupe hoodwink outwit outmaneuver outsmart outfox beguile entice lure tempt induce cajole wheedle flatter

    Related Adjectives

    manipulative cunning deceitful sneaky underhanded dishonest unscrupulous exploitative coercive persuasive influential forceful dominant controlling oppressive tyrannical despotic authoritarian dictatorial bullying intimidating aggressive forceful pushy domineering overbearing high-handed arbitrary summary peremptory imperious masterful skillful artful crafty sly foxy guileful insidious duplicitous double-dealing treacherous perfidious traitorous disloyal unfaithful deceptive misleading false fraudulent cheating swindling defrauding embezzling