Bahasa Melayu

manipulatif

Bahasa Melayu

English

manipulative, controlling, scheming

Manipulatif describes a person or behaviour that tries to control others in a clever or unfair way.

مانيڤولاتيف

Examples

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  1. Sikap manipulatifnya membuat rakan-rakannya tidak selesa.

    His manipulative attitude made his friends uncomfortable.

  2. Dia memberi jawapan yang manipulatif untuk mengelakkan soalan itu.

    She gave a manipulative answer to avoid the question.

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manipulatif

It describes behaviour that tries to influence others in a sly or unfair way.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.