🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

हेरफेर करने वाला

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Herpher karne wala

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Manipulative/məˈnɪp.jʊ.lə.tɪv/
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"उसका हेरफेर करने वाला व्यवहार उसके दोस्तों के लिए समस्या बन गया।"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Characterized by the use of indirect or deceptive methods to influence or control others.

    "Her manipulative behavior made it difficult for her friends to trust her."
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who manipulates others, often for personal gain.

    "He was known as a manipulative who would use charm to get what he wanted."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'manipulative' originates from the Latin root 'manipulatus', meaning 'to handle' or 'to manage', which evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 19th century. The meaning has shifted to encompass both physical handling and psychological influence.

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