manipulatory
/məˈnɪpjəˌlətɔri/
adjective
- Relating to or involving the act of handling, controlling, or influencing something or someone, often in a skillful or deceptive way.
- The robot's manipulatory arm can assemble tiny parts with great accuracy.
- The therapist studied the manipulatory techniques used in advertising.
- His manipulatory gestures during the negotiation made others uneasy.
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