manipulation
Translation
manipulation, control, handling, operation
Examples
He was accused of political manipulation.
He was accused of political manipulation.
The job requires careful manipulation of the controls.
The job requires careful manipulation of the controls.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth./sb.)) the act of controlling or influencing (sth./sb.) He was accused of manipulation of the media.
Similar Words
Synonyms: control, influence, handling; Antonyms: fairness, honesty
Etymology
From Latin 'manus' (hand). The suffix '-ation' denotes an action or process. Literally, 'a handling'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'mani-' as 'hand' (like in 'manual'). It's about handling things or people, often in a skillful or deceptive way.