manipulation - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'manipulation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Manipulation

[ n.]

- The act or process of manipulating, or the state of being manipulated; the act of handling work by hand; use of the hands, in an artistic or skillful manner, in science or art.
- The use of the hands in mesmeric operations.
- Artful management; as, the manipulation of political bodies; sometimes, a management or treatment for purposes of deception or fraud.

Meaning of 'manipulation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . manipulation

[ n]

Meaning (1):
- exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage

Example in sentence:

his manipulation of his friends was scandalous

Nearby Words:

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Manipulation
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