Associations to the word «Manipulative»
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
MANIPULATIVE, adjective. Using manipulation purposefully.
MANIPULATIVE, adjective. Tending to manipulate others.
MANIPULATIVE, adjective. (pejorative) Reaching one's goals at the expense of other people by using them.
MANIPULATIVE, noun. A manipulable object designed to demonstrate a mathematical concept.
Dictionary definition
MANIPULATIVE, adjective. Skillful in influencing or controlling others to your own advantage; "the early manipulative techniques of a three-year-old child".
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.