MANIPULATION

• (noun) the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means

  synonyms : handling

• (noun) exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage

  "his manipulation of his friends was scandalous"

  synonyms : use

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