manipulation

• Action de contrôler ou d'influencer quelqu'un ou quelque chose de manière habile, sournoise ou artificieuse, souvent pour un intérêt personnel, ou maniement adroit ou gestion de quelque chose avec les mains ou des moyens mécaniques.

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 (influence trompeuse)

   • 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.

   Synonymescontrolcunningdeceitexploitationinfluenceintriguemachinationscheming

   Antonymescandorfairnesshonestyopennesssinceritystraightforwardnesstransparency

2. Skillful handlingB2formal

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

   manipulation habile

   • 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.

   Synonymescontroldeploymentdirectionguidancehandlingmanagementoperationusageuse

   Antonymesbunglingclumsinessineptitude