back-formation from manipulation, from French, from manipuler to handle an apparatus in chemistry, ultimately from Latin manipulus

manipulation noun [C or U] (INFLUENCE) Add to word list mainly disapproving controlling someone or something to your own advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly

6 days ago · Manipulative behaviors can be hard to spot and may leave you feeling confused and anxious. Some common signs of manipulation are lying, gaslighting, and passive-aggressive …

"How much planning and plotting and manipulation I've had to do to get here. After careful manipulation of his diary he had managed to clear all Monday and half of Tuesday so it could be a long weekend. …

Jun 16, 2024 · Manipulation is the use of harmful influence over others. Learn how to identify manipulative behavior in relationships and how to deal with it.

“Manipulation, at its core, is a set of behaviors used with the intention to control, coerce, or deceptively influence another person,” explains trauma therapist Monica Amorosi, LMHC, CCTP, NCC.

Dec 2, 2025 · Manipulative behavior refers to a person's use of gaslighting, love bombing, and other behaviors used to gain power or influence over another. These relational tactics often damage …

Il faut distinguer entre la manipulation mentale quotidienne, car nous sommes tous manipulés à des degrés divers, par la publicité par exemple, et la manipulation criminelle.

5 days ago · AI companies are gearing up to follow the social media model of monetizing their platforms through advertising. The danger for consumers with AI goes beyond data privacy to covert …

Sep 23, 2024 · Manipulation can be hard to spot. But by learning what to look for, you may be able to protect yourself from manipulation tactics before they start.