Vocabulary Entry

manipulative

|adjective • noun

adjective

Tending to influence or control others in a clever or unscrupulous way.

Example Sentences

"The manipulative salesman convinced her to buy the expensive car."

"His manipulative behavior made it difficult to trust him."

"She found his charm to be manipulative, masking his true intentions."

noun

Example Sentences

"In the movie, the main character is depicted as a manipulative who uses others for his benefit."

"The manipulative in her workplace often played coworkers against each other."

"Being a manipulative can lead to a toxic environment in relationships."