manipulative

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The manipulative Jean, meanwhile, counsels both young women and has cast Mary in the role of her substitute daughter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Imagine if, in “Evita,” audiences members were invited to sing back up on the balcony as Eva Perón belts out “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina,” accompanying her in her last manipulative hurrah.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

That’s manipulative and, given that you are now divorced, this seems like another way to have a financial and/or emotional hold over you.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

"He was a mastermind criminal and highly manipulative," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

From the very first day, Father saw Dr. Lange for the manipulative and evil human being he was.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys