Plushie Manipulation

Giving a person an excessive number of plushies in the hope that they will think of you each time they see them.
Not to be confused with Plushy Gaslighting.

"Bro, how come she's so obsessed with you all of a sudden."
"Plushie Manipulation ;)"

by Agent P.P November 25, 2022

softcore manipulation

when someone dose something that is only slightly manipulative.

James: "Johnny told me he hates resins so i put some in his food"
Alex: "Johnny loves resins"
James: "dang he used some softcore manipulation on me"

by chinokitsuki November 28, 2023

Collective Manipulation

Collective Manipulation, not to be confused with Crowd Manipulation. Collective Manipulation is the intentional or unintentional usage of micro and macro aggression, manipulation techniques, such as laws, rules, expectations, love bombing, pressure, guilt, emersion, buzz words, suggestions, etc. mostly focused on one or several individuals by a much larger group in order to make them do something that is beneficial to the collective.

The international cult had millions of members and used collective Manipulation in order to recruit new members.

by on August 11, 2024

Contradictive Manipulation

Using a contradictory statement in an argument in order to change one's view, despite how contradicting it may be

Guy 1: Yo jack, i finally persuaded someone after so long!
Guy 2: How?
Guy 1: I used Contradictive Manipulation but it wasn't easy
Guy 2: Yeah that doesn't always work. but this time it did?
Guy 1: Yup.

by Joshua-1223-5 May 12, 2025

Lexical Manipulation

“If you’re reading this, someone got you to look it up. That’s their secret power.”

My secret power is Lexical Manipulation

by Mr Ocean July 30, 2025

Tactical Manipulation

Breaking the rules in a way not seen as cheating.

“When I faked an injury and tricked the other team to not pay as much attention, it was tactical manipulation.”

by Ollie’s Coping Zone September 30, 2025

redundant Manipulation

|noun phrase | behavioral psychology / social dynamics

The act of attempting emotional influence on an individual who has already chosen to help or comply willingly. Characterized by unnecessary persuasion applied where agency, consent, or clarity is already present

“The continued reassurance wasn’t harmful — it was redundant manipulation, offering leverage where none was needed.”

by Pdollarsign$ December 18, 2025