English noun: manipulation | |||
1. | manipulation (act) exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage | ||
Samples | His manipulation of his friends was scandalous. | ||
Synonyms | use | ||
Broader (hypernym) | influence | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | mind game | ||
2. | manipulation (act) the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means | ||
Synonyms | handling | ||
Broader (hypernym) | touch, touching | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | fielding | ||