1. A technique or approach designed to influence, control, or deceive someone through subtle or indirect means
The salesman used manipulative methods to convince customers to buy unnecessary products.
O vendedor usou métodos manipuladores para convencer os clientes a comprar produtos desnecessários.
2. In psychology and therapy, hands-on techniques used to physically treat or adjust body structures
The chiropractor employed manipulative methods to realign the patient's spine.
O quiroprático empregou métodos manipuladores para realinhar a coluna vertebral do paciente.