Words Related To Manipulation

verb to intimidate or dominate in an aggressive manner

• The manager was known to browbeat his employees into working overtime.
• Stop trying to browbeat me into going to the party, I already said no.
• She's always trying to browbeat me into doing her chores.
• The constant negative feedback began to feel like a relentless browbeating.

adjective showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals

• The devious plan was carefully crafted to deceive the public.
• He's always coming up with devious ways to get what he wants.
• She's a real devious one, watch out for her.
• The devious path led him to trouble.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the Italian political philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli, especially in being cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous in politics.

• The politician's Machiavellian tactics were evident in his manipulation of public opinion.
• I don't trust him, he's always playing these Machiavellian games.
• She's so Machiavellian, always scheming behind everyone's back.
• The CEO's Machiavellian approach to business was like a chess master moving pieces on a board.