manipulation

Meanings

Plural: manipulations

Noun

• exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
  • "his manipulation of his friends was scandalous"
• the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means
• The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.
• The skillful use of the hands in, for example, chiropractic.
• The usage of psychological influence over a person, event, or situation to gain a desired outcome.

Synonyms

handling, use

Related Words

pedipulation