Manipulations Meaning in English
word · lemma: manipulation
Definition
Actions where someone is controlling or influencing something, often secretly or unfairly. It can also refer to moving or handling something skillfully by hand.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or neutral. Common in discussions about politics, business, or medicine (like 'chiropractic manipulations'). Often used negatively, suggesting dishonesty or trickery. Plural form emphasizes repeated or multiple acts.
Example Sentences
The magician's manipulations amazed the audience.
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Some people do not notice the manipulations in advertisements.
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Careful manipulations of the machine were needed to fix it.
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The politician's secret manipulations finally came to light.
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Even after all his clever manipulations, the plan failed.
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We have to stay alert and not fall for such manipulations again.
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