MANIPULATIVE Definition & Meaning

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manipulative

[ muh-nip-yuh-ley-tiv, -yuh-luh-tiv ]

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adjective

influencing or attempting to influence the behavior or emotions of others for one’s own purposes:
a manipulative boss.
of or relating to manipulation of objects or parts of the body; serving to manipulate:
spinal manipulative therapy.

noun

Usually manipulatives. any of various objects or materials that students can touch and move around in order to help them learn mathematical and other concepts:
the use of blocks, flashcards, and other manipulatives in the classroom.

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of manipulative¹

First recorded in 1815–20; manipulat(e) ( def ) + -ive ( def )

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At this point, I don’t think Jaclyn did something that she felt was manipulative or malicious.

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In hundreds of posts, Wall described him as manipulative, a psychopath and a sociopathic abuser.

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Some of India's most high-profile television hosts dedicated their entire shows to discussing the case, describing her as a "manipulative" woman who "performed black magic" and "drove Sushant to suicide".

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“This is a really manipulative way to spend your birthday if you need attention,” she laughs as we ponder how she will possibly top it next year.

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"These are callous, manipulative and toxic influencers, whose sole drive is for their own gain," he said.

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