"Manipulative behavior" refers to actions or tactics used by someone to influence or control others for their own benefit or to get what they want. Full definition
Women do indeed get into trouble «the way men do» — we're just as capable of cheating, lying and all sorts of manipulative behavior. (omgchronicles.vickilarson.com)
«He's so classic that I'm archiving video clips of him to use in workshops because there's no better example of his characteristics,» said clinical psychologist George Simon, who conducts lectures and seminars on manipulative behavior. (vanityfair.com)
Psychopaths also tend to exhibit manipulative behavior. (inc.com)