manipulation

• Substantivo que designa a ação de controlar ou influenciar alguém ou algo de maneira astuta, ardilosa ou habilidosa, frequentemente para benefício próprio; também pode se referir ao manuseio hábil ou à operação de algo com as mãos ou por meios mecânicos.

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.

   Manipulação

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscontrolcunningdeceitexploitationinfluenceintriguemachinationscheming

   Antônimoscandorfairnesshonestyopennesssinceritystraightforwardnesstransparency

2. Skillful handlingB2formal

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

   Manuseio habilidoso

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscontroldeploymentdirectionguidancehandlingmanagementoperationusageuse

   Antônimosbunglingclumsinessineptitude