manipulation
noun/məˌnɪpjəˈleɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #5,077 most common English word
Meaning
controlling or influencing someone or something in a clever or unfair way.
Example sentence
The politician was accused of manipulation after it was discovered he had altered the election results.
Synonyms & related words
- deception
- scheming
- exploitation
- influence
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