manipulative

BrE /məˈnɪp.jʊ.lətɪv/ AmE /məˈnɪp.juː.lətɪv/

adjective en → es

1 DECEPTIVE [attributive / predicative] B2

intending to control or influence people in a dishonest way, often by tricking them into doing what you want

engañoso, manipulador

  • be manipulative

Collocations manipulative behavior · manipulative tactics

  • She's been very manipulative in the way she's dealt with her staff.

    Ha sido muy manipuladora en la forma en que ha tratado a su personal.

2 CONTROL [attributive / predicative] B2

designed to control or influence people in an unfair way, often by tricking them into doing what you want

manipulativo, tramposo

  • be manipulative

Collocations manipulative methods · manipulative strategies

  • The company's marketing is very manipulative.

    La publicidad de la empresa es muy manipulativa.