Pronunciation: /məˌnɪpjəˈleɪʃən/
noun the state or fact of being manipulated
A1 She accused him of manipulation when he tried to trick her.
A2 The magician's manipulation of the cards amazed the audience.
B1 The politician's manipulation of the media helped him win the election.
B2 The company's manipulation of data to show false profits led to a scandal.
C1 The artist's skillful manipulation of light and shadow created a stunning visual effect.
C2 The master manipulator was able to control people's actions without them even realizing it.
formal The company was accused of engaging in market manipulation to artificially inflate stock prices.
informal I can't believe how much manipulation goes on behind the scenes in the music industry.
slang He's a master at manipulation, always getting what he wants.
figurative Her subtle manipulation of words convinced him to change his mind.
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