MANIPULATION
Scrabble letter values: M3A1N1I1P3U1L1A1T1I1O1N1 = 16
Definition
- noun exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage. — synonyms: use
- noun the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means. — synonyms: handling
Examples
- “his manipulation of his friends was scandalous”
- “The dealer's manipulations could have removed cards from the deck.”
- “After a few minutes of manipulation each week, she obtained days of relief from her neck pain.”