manipulation

  1. Noun.  The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.
  2. Noun.  The skillful use of the hands in, for example, chiropractic.
  3. Noun.  The devious management of some situation, especially for one’s own advantage.
  4. Noun.  The usage of psychological influence over a person or situation to gain a positive outcome.

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