Manipulation :: Manipulation (n.) The act or process of manipulating, or the state of being manipulated; the act of handling work by hand; use of the hands, in an artistic or skillful manner, in science or art..
Manipulation :: Manipulation (n.) The use of the hands in mesmeric operations.
Manipulation :: Manipulation (n.) Artful management; as, the manipulation of political bodies; sometimes, a management or treatment for purposes of deception or fraud..
Manipulative :: Manipulative (a.) Of or pertaining to manipulation; performed by manipulation.