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Manipulative

/məˈnɪpjəˌleɪtɪv/
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(adj) Using manipulation purposefully.

He's cunning and manipulative.
Mary is a manipulative control freak.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ behavior of the manager led to a lot of tension and also distrust among the entire team.

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