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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 notes

In 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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The physiotherapist used gentle _____ to ease the joint back into place.

Etymology

From French manipulation, ultimately from Latin manipulus, "handful," tracing back to manus, "hand."

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