- 1(disapproving) skillful at influencing someone or forcing someone to do what you want, often in an unfair way manipulative behavior He's extremely manipulative, so don't let him persuade you.
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- 2(formal) connected with the ability to handle objects skillfully manipulative skills such as typing and knitting
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