Manipulative Tactics

verb to coax or influence someone by using flattery or compliments

• The politician tried to blandish the voters with promises of lower taxes.
• She always tries to blandish her way into getting what she wants.
• Stop blandishing me, I know you're just trying to butter me up.
• His words were like a sweet melody, designed to blandish her into forgiving him.

noun a person who is charming, especially one who uses charm to manipulate others

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• The diplomat was known for being a skilled charmer, able to win over even the most stubborn negotiators.
• Tom is quite the charmer, always knowing the right thing to say to make people smile.
• That guy at the party was a real charmer, he had everyone laughing and having a good time.
• The sunset painted the sky with vibrant colors, like a charmer casting a spell over the world.

noun a person who schemes or plots, especially in a deceitful or underhanded way

• The conniver orchestrated a complex scheme to defraud the company.
• I can't trust that conniver, he's always up to something.
• That conniver is a real snake in the grass.
• The conniver's web of lies eventually caught up with them.

verb engaging in deceitful or underhanded schemes

adjective acting in a deceitful or underhanded way

• The conniving businessman manipulated the stock market for his own gain.
• I can't believe how conniving she is, always trying to get her way.
• That conniving snake tried to steal my lunch from the break room.
• Her conniving ways were like a spider weaving a web of deceit.

noun a person who engages in deceit or dishonesty, especially for personal gain

• The businessman turned out to be a double dealer, betraying both of his partners.
• I can't trust him, he's a double dealer who talks behind everyone's back.
• Watch out for that guy, he's a total double dealer.
• Her smile was as fake as a double dealer's promises.

noun a person who uses excessive affection and attention to manipulate and control their partner in a romantic relationship

• The love bomber used excessive praise and attention to manipulate their partner.
• Watch out for that love bomber, they might be trying to control you with affection.
• I heard she's a total love bomber, always showering her boyfriend with gifts and compliments.
• The politician was a master love bomber, using charm and flattery to win over voters.

noun a manipulative tactic used in abusive relationships where one person overwhelms the other with excessive displays of affection and attention

verb to engage in the manipulative tactic of love bombing

• Love bombing is a manipulative tactic used by some individuals to gain control over others by showering them with excessive affection and attention.
• I heard she's been love bombing him with gifts and compliments to win him over.
• She's totally love bombing him to get what she wants.
• The company's marketing team is love bombing their customers with promotional emails.