manipulation
Meaning
The act or process of skillfully influencing or controlling a person or situation, often in a deceptive or underhanded manner, which can involve the strategic use of psychological tactics to achieve desired outcomes or manipulate perceptions.
💡 While "manipulation" can have a neutral connotation in contexts such as data analysis, it frequently carries negative implications in social interactions, suggesting an unethical or coercive influence.
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