Manipulative Language

noun nonsense or foolishness; false or exaggerated statements

verb to talk nonsense or lie

• The claim made by the company turned out to be complete bullshit.
• I can't believe you fell for that bullshit story.
• Stop talking that bullshit, it's getting annoying.
• His excuse for being late was pure bullshit.

noun a person who lavishes praise, especially to excess, in order to gain favor or advantage

• She saw through the flatterer's insincere compliments.
• Don't trust that flatterer, he's just trying to get something from you.
• That flatterer is such a brown-noser.
• Beware of the flatterer who speaks sweet words but has ulterior motives.

noun the quality of not being sincere; lack of sincerity

• The politician's insincerity was evident in his carefully crafted speeches.
• I can see right through her insincerity when she pretends to be nice.
• Don't trust him, his insincerity is off the charts.
• The painting's beauty was marred by the artist's insincerity in capturing the emotions.

verb suggesting or hinting at something in an indirect or unpleasant way

• She was insinuating that he had been involved in the scandal.
• I could tell she was insinuating something about him, but I didn't catch what it was.
• Stop insinuating that I'm the one who took your phone!
• The dark clouds insinuating a storm was on the way.

verb to try to persuade someone to do something by using smooth or flattering words

• The salesman tried wheedling the customer into purchasing the more expensive option.
• She's always wheedling her way into getting what she wants.
• Stop wheedling me for answers, I don't know either!
• Her wheedling smile could charm even the grumpiest of individuals.