manipulation — the action of influencing or controlling someone or something in a clever or unscrupulous way
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of influencing or controlling someone or something in a clever or unscrupulous way
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˌnɪpjəˈleɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My little brother's manipulation skills are so advanced that he can get ice cream for breakfast just by making puppy eyes.
- The teacher noticed the student's clever manipulation of the grading system.
- His manipulation of the remote control was so skillful that he could change channels without anyone noticing.
manipulation
NOUN[/məˌnɪpjəˈleɪʃən/]
the action of influencing or controlling someone or something in a clever or unscrupulous way
The manipulation of the evidence changed the outcome of the case.
The manipulation of the machine required expert skill. (MANUAL + CONTROL = MANIPULATE → to handle or control something skillfully)
Manipulation can lead to domination of the situation.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'manipulare' meaning 'to handle or work with the hands,' derived from 'manus' (hand) and 'pula' (handful). The word evolved through French to describe the action of handling or controlling something, particularly in a skillful or deceptive manner.
Breakdown
manipul- (from Latin manus 'hand' + -pula 'handful') + -ate (verb suffix) + -ion (noun suffix) = manipulation
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📝Examples
“My little brother's manipulation skills are so advanced that he can get ice cream for breakfast just by making puppy eyes.”
“The teacher noticed the student's clever manipulation of the grading system.”
“His manipulation of the remote control was so skillful that he could change channels without anyone noticing.”
“The company was accused of price manipulation in the stock market.”
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