The act of handling or controlling something or a situation
“When completing these activities, manipulate only one control at a time and note the result of each activity with manipulation of the controls.”
An act of scheming or maneuvering for one's personal advantage or gain
“All of this is further evidence of his manipulation of the situation to gain popularity.”
An act of tampering with something, typically nefariously
“Reliability problems can arise from either deliberate manipulation of the data, inadvertent errors, or a mix of both.”
The action or fact of victimizing someone for personal gain
The use of cunning or deviousness to one's advantage
Rubbing or kneading with the hands, especially of muscles and joints
Emotional or psychological abuse
The secret planning of something illicit or detrimental
A crafty, and typically underhanded, means to achieve one's aims
A misleading account, or the act of giving one
The manner in which someone behaves towards or deals with someone or something
Manipulating social structures for personal or collective gain
The improper use of something
The action of functioning
Unjust or corrupt practice
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