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    manipulation

    US /məˌnɪpjʊˈleʃən/

    ・

    UK /məˌnɪpjʊ'leɪʃn/

    B1
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Act of controlling to gain an advantage
    Through the general's skilled manipulation, the army took the city
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Act of moving something using your hands
    The manipulation of your back can heal your back pain
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Skillful handling or operation of something.
    The skillful manipulation of the puppet made it seem alive.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The process of changing or adapting data.
    Data manipulation is essential for effective analysis.

    Video subtitles

    Genetic Engineering Will Change Everything Forever – CRISPR

    16:04Genetic Engineering Will Change Everything Forever – CRISPR
    • If the old techniques of genetic manipulation were like a map, CRISPR is like a GPS system.

      If the old techniques of genetic manipulation were like a map, CRISPR is like a GPS system.

    • system into a living cell. If the old techniques of genetic manipulation were

      system into a living cell. If the old techniques of genetic manipulation were

    B1

    6 Flirting Mistakes That Keep You Single

    04:346 Flirting Mistakes That Keep You Single
    • By pretending we're not interested in someone, it creates insecurity and uncertainty early on in the relationship, which can lead to more deception and emotional manipulation.

      By pretending we're not interested in someone, it creates insecurity and uncertainty early on in the relationship, which can lead to more deception and emotional manipulation.

    • By pretending we're not interested in someone, it creates insecurity and uncertainty early on in the relationship, which can lead to more deception and emotional manipulation.

      By pretending we're not interested in someone, it creates insecurity and uncertainty early on in the relationship, which can lead to more deception and emotional manipulation.

    B1

    7 Stages Of A Toxic Relationship, Not Real Love

    07:317 Stages Of A Toxic Relationship, Not Real Love
    • Toxic relationships are characterized by patterns of harmful behaviors, emotional manipulation, or verbal and psychological abuse.

      Toxic relationships are characterized by patterns of harmful behaviors, emotional manipulation, or verbal and psychological abuse.

    • Toxic relationships are characterized by patterns of harmful behaviors, emotional manipulation, or verbal and psychological abuse.

      Toxic relationships are characterized by patterns of harmful behaviors, emotional manipulation, or verbal and psychological abuse.

    B1

    How To Fix Back Pain (7 Science Backed Steps)

    18:40How To Fix Back Pain (7 Science Backed Steps)
    • It would also be wise to avoid chiropractic manipulation in this case as you already have too much motion at certain joints.

      It would also be wise to avoid chiropractic manipulation in this case as you already have too much motion at certain joints.

    • It would also be wise to avoid chiropractic manipulation in this case, as you already have too much motion at certain joints.

      It would also be wise to avoid chiropractic manipulation in this case, as you already have too much motion at certain joints.

    B1

    Why Americans are OBSESSED with Starbucks

    18:01Why Americans are OBSESSED with Starbucks
    • And this is all a part of Starbucks' genius manipulation tactics.

      And this is all a part of Starbucks' genius manipulation tactics.

    • And this is all a part of Starbucks's genius manipulation tactics.

      And this is all a part of Starbucks's genius manipulation tactics.

    B1

    7 Principles of Psychological Persuasion

    06:237 Principles of Psychological Persuasion
    • Will knowing these rules help you resist manipulation?

      Will knowing these rules help you resist manipulation?

    • Will knowing these rules help you resist manipulation?

      Will knowing these rules help you resist manipulation?

    B1

    Top 10 Creepiest TV Shows Ever Made

    14:10Top 10 Creepiest TV Shows Ever Made
    • An obsessive relationship blooms between the two, often taking the form of emotional intimacy and psychological manipulation.

      An obsessive relationship blooms between the two, often taking the form of emotional intimacy and psychological manipulation.

    • An obsessive relationship blooms between the two, often taking the form of emotional intimacy and psychological manipulation.

      An obsessive relationship blooms between the two, often taking the form of emotional intimacy and psychological manipulation.

    B2

    Public broadcasters under pressure amid funding cuts: What's at stake | DW News

    07:00Public broadcasters under pressure amid funding cuts: What's at stake | DW News
    • How can it be distinguished between necessary reform and manipulation?

      How can it be distinguished between necessary reform and manipulation?

    • How can it be distinguished between necessary reform and manipulation?

      How can it be distinguished between necessary reform and manipulation?

    B1

    Death By China 2012 (with subtitles)

    19:53Death By China 2012 (with subtitles)
    • That meant abandoning unfair trade practices like currency manipulation, illegal export subsidies, and abusing its workers.

      That meant abandoning unfair trade practices like currency manipulation, illegal export subsidies, and abusing its workers.

    • It's not all about China currency manipulation, but a lot of it is.

      It's not all about China currency manipulation, but a lot of it is.

    B1

    Chris Pratt's Son Has Amazing Manners

    04:13Chris Pratt's Son Has Amazing Manners
    • He's really manipulative. I think it's manipulation.

      He's really manipulative. I think it's manipulation.

    A2