🎭manipulation

noun
/məˌnɪpjʊˈleɪʃən/

Meaning

the action of controlling or influencing something or someone cleverly or unfairly
The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.
The action of influencing or controlling someone or something in a clever or unscrupulous way.

Example Sentences

His manipulation of the situation was evident to everyone.

Media manipulation influences public opinion.

The politician was accused of manipulation to gain public support.

Synonyms

control, influence, handling, exploitation, deception, distortion, Exploitation, Deception, Influence
Entry 1
control, influence, handling, exploitation
Entry 2
deception, exploitation, distortion
Entry 3
Exploitation, Deception, Influence

Antonyms

honesty, transparency, fairness, Honesty, Transparency, Fairness
Entry 1
honesty, transparency
Entry 2
transparency, honesty, fairness
Entry 3
Honesty, Transparency, Fairness

Collocations

manipulation of data, manipulation of emotions

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