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manipulation

/məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən/

Meanings
noun
The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.

Examples :

"The politician's manipulation of public opinion was evident in his campaign speeches. "
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Related Words

Illustration counselor

counselor noun

/ˈkaʊnsələ(ɹ)/

A professional who counsels people, especially on personal problems.

"The school counselor helped Sarah with her problems at home. "

Illustration disturbed

disturbed verb

/dɪsˈtɜːbd/

To confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.

"A school of fish disturbed the water."

Illustration practice

practice noun

/ˈpɹæktɪs/

Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.

"He will need lots of practice with the lines before he performs them."

Illustration manipulated

manipulated verb

/məˈnɪpjəˌleɪtɪd/ /məˈnɪpjʊˌleɪtɪd/

To move, arrange or operate something using the hands

"The artist carefully manipulated the clay to form a beautiful sculpture. "

Illustration psychological

psychological adjective

/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/

Of or pertaining to psychology.

"The teacher's psychological approach to teaching helped students feel more comfortable in class. "

Illustration campaign

campaign noun

/kæmˈpeɪn/

A series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal.

"The company is targeting children in their latest advertising campaign."

Illustration situation

situation noun

/sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

Illustration influence

influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

Illustration manipulating

manipulating verb

/məˈnɪpjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ /məˈnɪpjəˌleɪɾɪŋ/

To move, arrange or operate something using the hands

"The toddler was happily manipulating his building blocks, stacking them and knocking them down. "

Illustration underhanded

underhanded verb

/ˌʌndərˈhændɪd/ /ˌʌndəˈhændɪd/

To toss or lob with an underhand movement.

"The pitcher underhanded the baseball to the catcher. "

Illustration chiropractic

chiropractic noun

/ˌkaɪroʊˈpræktɪk/ /ˌkaɪərˈpræktɪk/

A system of health care involving manipulation of the spinal column and other body structures, for the purpose of alleviating neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction.

"After lifting heavy boxes at work, Sarah sought relief from her back pain through chiropractic care. "

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "