manipulation

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas auf listige, hinterhältige oder geschickte Weise zu kontrollieren oder zu beeinflussen, oft zum eigenen Vorteil, oder die geschickte Handhabung bzw. Steuerung von etwas mit den Händen oder mechanischen Mitteln.

A noun referring to the act of controlling or influencing someone or something in a clever, devious, or skillful manner, often for personal gain, or the skillful handling or operation of something with the hands or mechanical means.

1. Devious influenceB2formal

   The act of controlling or influencing someone or something in a clever, dishonest, or unfair way, especially for personal gain.

   Manipulation

   • The politician was accused of manipulation of public opinion.
   • She used emotional manipulation to get what she wanted.
   • The company's manipulation of the stock market led to an investigation.

   Synonymecontrolcunningdeceitexploitationinfluenceintriguemachinationscheming

   Antonymecandorfairnesshonestyopennesssinceritystraightforwardnesstransparency

2. Skillful handlingB2formal

   The action of handling or controlling something with skill, especially using the hands or mechanical means.

   Geschickte Handhabung

   • The surgeon's delicate manipulation of the instruments saved the patient's life.
   • The artist's manipulation of clay created a beautiful sculpture.
   • The mechanic's careful manipulation of the gears fixed the engine.

   Synonymecontroldeploymentdirectionguidancehandlingmanagementoperationusageuse

   Antonymebunglingclumsinessineptitude