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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries操作的な
Pronunciation / Transliteration: sōsateki na
"彼の操作的な行動は友人関係に問題を引き起こした。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 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."
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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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10 Global Lexicons: How "Manipulative" is said worldwide
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Manipulateur
Transliteration: ma-nip-lya-teur
"Son comportement manipulateur a causé des problèmes dans ses relations."
Manipulativ
Transliteration: ma-ni-pu-la-tiv
"Sein manipulatives Verhalten führte zu Misstrauen."
Manipolativo
Transliteration: ma-ni-po-la-ti-vo
"Il suo comportamento manipolativo ha rovinato le amicizie."
Manipulador
Transliteration: ma-ni-pu-la-dor
"Su comportamiento manipulador causó problemas en su vida social."
Manipulador
Transliteration: ma-ni-pu-la-dor
"O comportamento manipulador dele afetou suas amizades."
हेरफेर करने वाला
Transliteration: Herpher karne wala
"उसका हेरफेर करने वाला व्यवहार उसके दोस्तों के लिए समस्या बन गया।"
操控的
Transliteration: cāokòng de
"他的操控行为让朋友们感到不安。"
조작적인
Transliteration: jojakjeogin
"그의 조작적인 행동은 친구들에게 문제를 일으켰다."
操作的な
Transliteration: sōsateki na
"彼の操作的な行動は友人関係に問題を引き起こした。"
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