C1nounmediapsychology
US/məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK/məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən/
the act of controlling or influencing people or facts in a clever, unfair or dishonest way
In context
The documentary exposes the manipulation of public opinion on social media.
Photo manipulation is now so easy that anyone can make a fake image.
She finally realized that his constant kindness was a form of manipulation.
Words that go with manipulation
adjective + noun
- emotional manipulationGuilt-tripping is a common form of emotional manipulation.
- digital manipulationThe magazine admitted using digital manipulation on the cover photo.
- political manipulationYoung voters are tired of political manipulation.
noun + noun
- market manipulationThe trader was charged with market manipulation.
- media manipulationThe course teaches students how to spot media manipulation.
noun + preposition
- manipulation ofExperts warned against the manipulation of data in the report.