manipulative
adjective/məˈnɪpjələtɪv/
Frequency rank: #10,094 most common English word
Meaning
Controlling others in a clever and unfair way for one's own benefit.
Example sentence
She realized her boyfriend was being manipulative when he guilt-tripped her into canceling her plans with friends.
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