noun
manipulation
muh-nihp-yoo-LAY-shuhn
noun
1
The act of skillfully handling or operating something.
"The physiotherapist used gentle manipulation to ease the joint back into place."
2
The use of unfair or deceptive influence over someone to get a desired result.
"The court heard evidence of manipulation of the witness before the trial."
How to Use Manipulation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSkillful handling of something physical, or unfair psychological control over someone.
Common pairings
emotional manipulation
market manipulation
psychological manipulation
Word Forms
manipulations plural
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Etymology
From French manipulation, ultimately from Latin manipulus, "handful," tracing back to manus, "hand."