manipulation

Meanings

• verb

  The action of manipulating something, especially in order to control it or to change it to your advantage.

  - "He manipulated the situation to his advantage."
  - "The politician was accused of manipulating the data to deceive the public."

• noun

  The ability to control people or situations skillfully, especially for one's own advantage.

  - "His manipulation of the media earned him a lot of publicity."
  - "She was impressed by his manipulative abilities."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with manipulation
arrangement , annulation , application , annihilation , infusion , innervation

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Variants

List of all variants of manipulation that leads to same result
manipulatable , manipulate , manipulated , manipulates , manipulating , manipulation , manipulations , manipulator , manipulators , manipulatory

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'manipulare,' meaning 'to handle,' 'to work with the hands.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'manipulation' comes from the Latin word 'manipulare,' which means 'to handle.'

2. Manipulation is a common theme in psychology, particularly in the study of interpersonal relationships and power dynamics.

3. Manipulation is a technique used in sales and marketing to influence consumer behavior.

4. Manipulation can be a positive or negative force, depending on the context and intentions of the person using it.

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Related Concepts

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1. Influence: Manipulation is a form of influence, but it implies a more deliberate and often deceitful or manipulative use of power.

2. Persuasion: Manipulation is a form of persuasion, but it implies a more forceful and often underhanded approach.

3. Control: Manipulation is a form of control, but it implies a more covert and often deceptive use of power.

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Culture

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Manipulation has been a theme in various forms of art, literature, and music. In literature, it is often portrayed as a negative trait, representing deceit, manipulation of power, or control. In music, there are several songs with the word 'manipulation' in the title, such as 'Manipulation' by Muse and 'Manipulation' by The Prodigy.

How to Memorize "manipulation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of manipulating an object in your hands.
   - Imagine controlling a situation to your advantage.
   - Picture someone skillfully manipulating people or events.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'manipulation' with the idea of control.
   - Think of the word 'manipulation' as meaning 'to handle skillfully.'
   - Connect the word 'manipulation' with the idea of deceit or manipulation of power.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Latin root 'manipulare,' meaning 'to handle.'
   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Manipulate with care,' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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