manipulation

• Существительное, обозначающее действие по контролю или влиянию на кого-то или что-то хитрым, коварным или искусным способом, часто ради личной выгоды, или умелое обращение или управление чем-то с помощью рук или механических средств.

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.

   Манипуляция

   • 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.

   Synonymscontrolcunningdeceitexploitationinfluenceintriguemachinationscheming

   Antonymscandorfairnesshonestyopennesssinceritystraightforwardnesstransparency

2. Skillful handlingB2formal

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

   Умелое обращение

   • 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.

   Synonymscontroldeploymentdirectionguidancehandlingmanagementoperationusageuse

   Antonymsbunglingclumsinessineptitude