Emotional manipulation tactic Crossword Clue

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MANIPULATION (noun)
1. exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one’s own advantage
2. the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means
TACTIC (noun)
1. a plan for attaining a particular goal

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