MANIPULATION

/məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən/ Scrabble 16 Words With Friends 22

Definition

  1. noun exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage. — synonyms: use
  2. 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

  • “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.”
  • “The counselor was able to reach the disturbed teen through positive psychological manipulation.”

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