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manipulative

🇬🇧 UK/mә'nipjulәtiv/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Tending to control or influence others for one's own benefit, often in an unfair or deceptive way

善于操纵他人的,惯于耍手段的

n.

A physical object used to teach mathematical concepts by hands-on interaction

(数学教学用的)操作教具

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
manhand
+
ipulroot
+
ativesuffix
=manipulative

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her manipulative behavior often left friends feeling used and betrayed.

  • 2.

    The manipulative tactics employed by the salesman made customers uncomfortable.

  • 3.

    He recognized her manipulative attempts to gain control over the situation.

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