Dishonest and Manipulative

Dishonest

Dishonest adjective - Telling or containing lies.

Manipulative and dishonest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Manipulative" instead an adjective "Dishonest".

Nearby Words: dishonesty, dishonestly

Manipulative

Manipulative adjective - Skillful in influencing or controlling others to your own advantage.
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Synonyms for Manipulative

Dishonest and manipulative are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dishonest" instead an adjective "Manipulative".

Both words in one sentence

  • Most other wizards spoken of in the Old Testament either worshiped a pagan god (making them evil) or used smoke and mirrors (making them manipulative and dishonest, and therefore evil).
    Source: Ban on Magic
  • A Sub-Trope of Self-Deprecation, and the dishonest, manipulative little sister of the heroic form.
  • Actually Pretty Funny How I Met Your Mother Barney employs elaborate, dishonest, and emotionally-manipulative means to get Marshall to see a video of a dog pooping on a baby.
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