Manipulation (Noun)
Meaning 1
Exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage; "his manipulation of his friends was scandalous".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company was accused of price manipulation, inflating costs to increase profits at the expense of its customers.
- Her manipulation of her sister's trust fund for her own benefit was considered a serious breach of fiduciary duty.
- The politician's opponents claimed that he used manipulation and deception to sway voters and secure the nomination.
- The employee's manipulation of his workload led to several coworkers having to pick up the slack, creating tension in the office.
- The emotional manipulation by the partner led to feelings of guilt, anxiety, and isolation for the other person in the relationship.
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Meaning 2
The action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.