manipulation | ||
1. | [ noun ] exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage | |
Synonyms: | use | |
Examples: | "his manipulation of his friends was scandalous" |
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Related terms: | influence mind_game use | |
2. | [ noun ] the action of touching with the hands or the skillful use of the hands | |
Synonyms: | handling | |
Related terms: | touch fielding manipulate | |
Similar spelling: |
manipulative manipulate manipulator manipulable manipulability |