To understand the quote from The HippoCritic ... let us define some terms so you will understand the quote better.
-manipulate -a person who influences others by attacking the mental and emotional side of another to get what they want. They use deception, coercion, and trickery to maintain power.
-underhanded- dishonest, deceptive, and sly.
-hypocritical - a person who pretends to have virtues and qualities that she doesn't have. They are also those people whose actions contradict their stated beliefs or feelings.
-conditional love- is love with conditions. A classic example is when a person says," I will love you if you buy me this ring." This love can be withdrawn if certain expectations were not met.
-veiled threat- a threat that is not directly stated but is implied using disguised language. The threat is masked and not openly expressed.
-retraction- a withdrawal of a statement or accusation
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