manipulation

noun

The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.

The usage of psychological influence over a person, event, or situation to gain a desired outcome.

The skillful use of the hands in, for example, chiropractic.

Roots

manusman- · Latin · hand pleo-ple · Latin · fill

Synonyms for manipulation

handlingn finaglingv artificen exploitationn collusionn

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Where does manipulation come from?

The word manipulation breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: man-, from Latin manus (“hand”); and -ple, from Latin pleo (“fill”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.