manipulation

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The act of controlling or influencing someone in a clever and often unfair way.

   The film shows the manipulation of public opinion through fake news.

2. 2
   noun

   Skilful handling or control of something with the hands or by machine.

   The surgery requires careful manipulation of tiny instruments.

From French manipulation, from Old French manipule, from Latin manipulus. Morphologically manipulate + -ion.

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