manipulation

[məˌnɪpjʊˈleɪʃən]

manipulation Definition

• 1. the action of manipulating something in a skillful manner
• 2. the act of controlling or influencing someone or something to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly
• 3. the process of changing or editing data or media in order to deceive or mislead

Using manipulation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "manipulation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The magician's manipulation of the cards was impressive.

• Example

  The politician's manipulation of the media helped him win the election.

• Example

  The company's manipulation of the data misled investors.

• Example

  She felt like she was being manipulated into doing something she didn't want to do.

manipulation Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for manipulation

• operation
• management
• control
• influence
• handling

Antonyms for manipulation

• honesty
• integrity

Idioms Using manipulation

• twist someone's arm

  to use pressure or manipulation to persuade someone to do something

  Example

  He had to twist her arm to get her to agree to the deal.

• pull strings

  to use one's influence or connections to manipulate a situation to one's advantage

  Example

  He pulled some strings to get his son into the prestigious university.

• play games

  to engage in manipulative or deceitful behavior

  Example

  She's always playing games with people's emotions.

Phrases with manipulation

• emotional manipulation

  the use of emotional appeals or tactics to control or influence someone

  Example

  He used emotional manipulation to guilt-trip her into staying in the relationship.

• media manipulation

  the use of media outlets or channels to control or influence public opinion or perception

  Example

  The government was accused of media manipulation to downplay the severity of the crisis.

• price manipulation

  the act of artificially inflating or deflating prices of goods or assets for personal gain

  Example

  The company was fined for price manipulation in the stock market.

Origins of manipulation

from Latin 'manipulatio', meaning 'management by the hand'

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Summary: manipulation in Brief

The term 'manipulation' [məˌnɪpjʊˈleɪʃən] refers to the skillful handling of something, or the act of controlling or influencing someone or something to one's advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly. It can also refer to the process of changing or editing data or media to deceive or mislead. Examples include a magician's manipulation of cards, a politician's manipulation of the media, and a company's manipulation of data. Idioms like 'twist someone's arm' and 'pull strings' describe manipulative behavior.