Synonyms of the word 
MANIPULATIVE → ARTFUL
manipulative
- adj. Using manipulation purposefully.
- adj. Tending to manipulate others.
- adj. (pejorative) Reaching one's goals at the expense of other people by using them.
- n. A manipulable object designed to demonstrate a mathematical concept.
artful
- adj. Performed with, or characterized by, art or skill.
- adj. Artificial; imitative.
- adj. Using or exhibiting much art, skill, or contrivance; dexterous; skillful.
- adj. Cunning; disposed to cunning indirectness of dealing; crafty; as, an artful boy. [The usual sense.].
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