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    manipulative

    US /məˈnɪpjələtɪv, -ˌle-/

    ・

    UK /mə'nɪpjələtɪv/

    B1
    adj.AdjectiveControlling people dishonestly to get control
    Nori was manipulative enough get what she wanted

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    • So being manipulative.

      So being manipulative.

    • Some people are professionals at regulating their feelings and use this expertise to get others to like them, so being manipulative.

      Some people are professionals at regulating their feelings and use this expertise to get others to like them, so being manipulative.

    A2

    7 Stages Of A Toxic Relationship, Not Real Love

    07:317 Stages Of A Toxic Relationship, Not Real Love
    • As bad as it sounds, some of them also do this to keep you as their backup while they seek out a new potential partner and do the same manipulative tricks to keep the new person as their new supply.

      As bad as it sounds, some of them also do this to keep you as their backup while they seek out a new potential partner and do the same manipulative tricks to keep the new person as their new supply.

    • As bad as it sounds, some of them also do this to keep you as their backup while they seek out a new potential partner and do the same manipulative tricks to keep the new person as their new supply.

      As bad as it sounds, some of them also do this to keep you as their backup while they seek out a new potential partner and do the same manipulative tricks to keep the new person as their new supply.

    B1

    What Happens When Ghosting Someone

    07:05What Happens When Ghosting Someone
    • If someone is manipulative, abusive, or makes you feel anxious, your nervous system might be telling you to get out, and that's valid.

      If someone is manipulative, abusive, or makes you feel anxious, your nervous system might be telling you to get out, and that's valid.

    • If someone is manipulative, abusive, or makes you feel anxious, your nervous system might be telling you to get out,

      If someone is manipulative, abusive, or makes you feel anxious, your nervous system might be telling you to get out,

    B1

    アーノルド・シュワルツェネッガー&キャリー=アン・モスが最も検索された質問に答える | Autocomplete Interview | WIRED Japan

    14:40アーノルド・シュワルツェネッガー&キャリー=アン・モスが最も検索された質問に答える | Autocomplete Interview | WIRED Japan
    • I love playing people that are super manipulative, and will do anything.

      I love playing people that are super manipulative, and will do anything.

    • I love playing people that are super manipulative and will do anything.

      I love playing people that are super manipulative and will do anything.

    B1

    Chris Pratt's Son Has Amazing Manners

    04:13Chris Pratt's Son Has Amazing Manners
    • He's really manipulative. I think it's manipulation.

      He's really manipulative. I think it's manipulation.

    • He's really manipulative.

      He's really manipulative.

    A2

    Young Dracula - BBC Series - Season 1 Ep 3 "Mummy Returns"

    28:25Young Dracula - BBC Series - Season 1 Ep 3 "Mummy Returns"
    • She's selfish, manipulative, and totally evil.

      She's selfish, manipulative, and totally evil.

    • She's selfish, manipulative, and totally evil.

      She's selfish, manipulative, and totally evil.

    B1

    Young Dracula - BBC Series - Season 1 Ep 5 "Like Father, Like Son"

    28:30Young Dracula - BBC Series - Season 1 Ep 5 "Like Father, Like Son"
    • She's manipulative.

      She's manipulative.

    • She's manipulative.

      She's manipulative.

    B1

    Signs of Manipulation To Watch Out For

    07:15Signs of Manipulation To Watch Out For
    • Gaslighting, love bombing, and victimization are just a few examples of manipulative tactics used to take power from someone.

      Gaslighting, love bombing, and victimization are just a few examples of manipulative tactics used to take power from someone.

    • victimization are just a few examples of manipulative tactics used to take power from someone.

      victimization are just a few examples of manipulative tactics used to take power from someone.

    B1

    How Your Biggest Flaws Make You Attractive

    08:15How Your Biggest Flaws Make You Attractive
    • But the more you try to please others, the more manipulative people will take advantage of you.

      But the more you try to please others, the more manipulative people will take advantage of you.

    • But the more you try to please others, the more manipulative people will take advantage of you.

      But the more you try to please others, the more manipulative people will take advantage of you.

    B1

    2437 - Are You Good Cop or Bad Cop?

    14:362437 - Are You Good Cop or Bad Cop?
    • But do you think doing good cop, bad cop, is it manipulative?

      But do you think doing good cop, bad cop, is it manipulative?

    • Absolutely. It's definitely manipulative, especially if it's being used intentionally.

      Absolutely. It's definitely manipulative, especially if it's being used intentionally.

    A2