manipulation
Pronunciation:
/məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən/noun
Definitions
The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.
Example: The dealer's manipulations could have removed cards from the deck.
The skillful use of the hands in, for example, chiropractic.
Example: After a few minutes of manipulation each week, she obtained days of relief from her neck pain.
The usage of underhanded influence over a person, event, or situation to gain a desired outcome.
Example: The counselor was able to reach the disturbed teen through positive psychological manipulation.