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manipulation
noun
The action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means
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məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən
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noun
The action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means
noun
Exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
“His manipulation of his friends was scandalous”
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His manipulation of his friends was scandalous
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