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manipulatively

  • a word derived from manipulate.
    manipulate
    verb (used with object)
    to manage or influence skillfully, especially in an unfair manner.
  • a word derived from manipulative.
    manipulative
    adjective
    influencing or attempting to influence the behavior or emotions of others for one’s own purposes.

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Sentencing her, Judge Jason Taylor KC said: "Blinded by your greed you persistently and manipulatively pulled whatever lever you thought necessary to fund your extravagant lifestyle."

From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026

Once he enters your mind, like Tartuffe did with his benefactor, he will reside there manipulatively, never letting go.

From Salon ● Mar. 6, 2024

They all deserve protection from being used manipulatively.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 19, 2023

You sound protective of your parent and whether manipulatively or naively he appears to be exploiting your loyalty.

From The Guardian ● Dec. 23, 2018

For many lads, it’s their lifeblood, and it shouldn’t be restricted, withdrawn, or used manipulatively except under the most serious circumstances.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz