No. 3,028 in French
manipulation
The act of handling, controlling, or influencing something or someone, often in a skillful or deceptive way.
In a sentence
La manipulation des outils nécessite une certaine habileté.
Handling tools requires some skill.
In this sentence, 'manipulation' refers to the act of handling physical objects or tools, emphasizing the practical skill involved.
Cette entreprise est accusée de manipulation financière.
This company is accused of financial manipulation.
Here, 'manipulation' refers to strategic or deceitful actions taken for a financial advantage, highlighting unethical behavior.
La manipulation des émotions est un sujet controversé.
The manipulation of emotions is a controversial topic.
In this case, 'manipulation' pertains to influencing or controlling emotions, often in psychological or social contexts.
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