Manipulation
Pronunciation: /məˌnɪpjəˈleɪʃən/
Manipulation (noun)
- the act of controlling or influencing someone in a clever or unfair way
- the skillful use of hands or tools to move or change something
- changing or organizing data or information to achieve a desired result
Examples
- She was accused of manipulation to get her way.
- Manipulation can undermine trust in relationships.
Common collocations: emotional manipulation, subtle manipulation, manipulation tactics, manual manipulation, precise manipulation