ma|nip|u|la|tion

ma|nip|u|la|tion
ma|nip|u|la|tion «muh NIHP yuh LAY shuhn», noun.
1. skillful handling or treatment: »

Sometimes the individual must be anesthetized to straighten a fixed joint thru manipulation (Chicago Tribune).

2. Figurative. clever use of influence, especially unfair influence.
3. a change made for one's own purpose or advantage.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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