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manipulations

The correct spelling is manipulations.

How to pronounce manipulations

noun

Say it like: Man-ipu-las-hon-s

The correct spelling is manipulations. The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated. For example: "The dealer's manipulations could have removed cards from the deck."

Usage Examples

The dealer's manipulations could have removed cards from the deck.

After a few minutes of manipulation each week, she obtained days of relief from her neck pain.

The counselor was able to reach the disturbed teen through positive psychological manipulation.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.
  2. 2.The skillful use of the hands in, for example, chiropractic.
  3. 3.The usage of underhanded influence over a person, event, or situation to gain a desired outcome.

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