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 | ||