Political Influence Tactics

noun a person who manipulates or controls others

verb to handle or control in a skillful manner

• The data was manipulated in order to create a more accurate representation of the results.
• She knows how to manipulate people to get what she wants.
• He's always trying to manipulate the situation to his advantage.
• The artist was able to manipulate light and shadow to create a stunning visual effect.

noun a person who pretends to give an impartial endorsement of something in which they have an interest, typically for promotional purposes

• The company hired a shill to promote their new product during the launch event.
• I heard that guy is just a shill for that brand, he always talks about their products.
• Don't trust that shill, he's just trying to sell you something you don't need.
• Her constant praise for the company made her seem like a shill for their agenda.