Manipulate and Tempt

Manipulate

Manipulate verb - To control or take advantage of by artful, unfair, or insidious means.

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Tempt and manipulate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tempt" instead a verb "Manipulate".

Tempt verb - To lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage.

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Manipulate and tempt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Manipulate" instead a verb "Tempt".

Nearby Words: tempting, temptation, tempter

humanity	manipulate humanity	tempt humanity
character	manipulate character	tempt character
hero	manipulate hero	tempt hero
people	manipulate people	tempt people
Other words: husband, men, children, someone, fate, time, characters, anyone, player, everyone, humans, victims, souls, girls.

Laser-Guided Amnesia: Used to tempt and manipulate the characters into murder.

Source: Roleplay / Trustfell
Chekhov's Gun: Pinocchio's nose by lying enough, he's able to open the sea monster's throat wide enough for Gepetto to escape Classic Villain: Lorenzini exists to tempt and manipulate Pinocchio Composite Character: Lorenzini is a combination of Mangiafuoco, The Coachman and the Terrible Dogfish.

Source: Film / The Adventures of Pinocchio
Manipulate, deceive and tempt mortals to dissatisfaction of the Almighty, and someday achieve His favorite sons turning against Him and His power fading.

Source: Tabletop Game / Demon: The Redemption

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