manipulation
gb/mənˌɪpjəlˈeɪʃən/ us/mənˌɪpjəlˈeɪʃən/
B2
English
~ 5400
manipuláció, manipulálás, kezelés, adatmanipuláció, manuálterápia
NOUN
B2
1
manipuláció
B2
manipulálás
B2
Usage pattern:
manipulation of [someone/something] (by [someone])
She later realized that his kindness was just manipulation to keep her dependent on him.
Később rájött, hogy a férfi kedvessége csak manipuláció volt, hogy továbbra is tőle függjön.
The documentary exposed the manipulation of voters through targeted misinformation on social media.
A dokumentumfilm leleplezte, hogyan manipulálták a választókat célzott félretájékoztatással a közösségi médiában.
Their relationship was built on fear and manipulation rather than trust.
Critics accused the company of manipulation of consumers by using misleading advertising.
Children are especially vulnerable to emotional manipulation by adults they trust.
Learner examples
He used manipulation to make his friend feel guilty and say yes.
Manipulációval érte el, hogy a barátja bűntudatot érezzen, és igent mondjon.
The movie shows the politician’s manipulation of people to get more power.
A film bemutatja, hogyan manipulálja a politikus az embereket, hogy nagyobb hatalomhoz jusson.
She was tired of his manipulation and ended the relationship.
Many people did not see the manipulation behind the friendly message.
Good leaders use clear communication, not manipulation, to guide others.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'manipulation' for any kind of influence, even when it is open and fair. In English, 'manipulation' usually suggests secret, unfair, or dishonest control. Also, learners sometimes say 'manipulation on people'; the natural pattern is 'manipulation of people'.
Meaning
unfair control of people or situations
Collocations
emotional manipulation
|psychological manipulation
|political manipulation
|subtle manipulation
|blatant manipulation
|victim of manipulation
Synonyms
exploitation (focuses on taking unfair advantage of someone; less about hidden control and planning than 'manipulation'.)
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manoeuvring (emphasizes clever or strategic moves, often in politics or business; can sound less openly negative than 'manipulation'.)
Antonyms
honesty (suggests open, truthful behavior without secret attempts to control others.)
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fairness (emphasizes treating people justly, without trying to secretly influence or control them.)
Themes
psychology
|relationships
|politics
|ethics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The act of secretly and unfairly controlling people or situations so that you get what you want.
The deliberate and often secret use of influence or tactics to control people or situations in a way that is unfair or dishonest, usually for one’s own advantage.
NOUN
B2
2
kezelés
B1
manipulálás
B2
Usage pattern:
manipulation of [data/tools/system/variables]
The software allows easy manipulation of large data sets.
A szoftver lehetővé teszi a nagy adathalmazok egyszerű kezelését.
Careful manipulation of the camera settings produced a much clearer image.
A fényképezőgép beállításainak gondos módosítása sokkal tisztább képet eredményezett.
Advances in genetic manipulation have raised important ethical questions.
The experiment requires precise manipulation of temperature and pressure.
Robotic manipulation is now used to handle delicate components in factories.
Learner examples
The job involves the manipulation of large amounts of data.
Ez a munka nagy mennyiségű adat kezelésével jár.
This app makes the manipulation of photos very simple.
Ez az alkalmazás nagyon egyszerűvé teszi a fotók szerkesztését.
Genetic manipulation can help scientists study diseases.
The project needs careful manipulation of many small parts.
Good results depend on the correct manipulation of the machine controls.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think this sense is always negative because of the more common emotional sense. In technical or scientific contexts, 'manipulation' is often neutral and simply means skilled control or adjustment. Learners also sometimes say 'manipulation about data'; the natural pattern is 'manipulation of data'.
Meaning
controlled adjustment of systems or data
Collocations
data manipulation
|image manipulation
|genetic manipulation
|algebraic manipulation
|mechanical manipulation
|manual manipulation
Synonyms
handling (more general and physical; less technical and does not imply detailed control or modification like 'manipulation'.)
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operation (focuses on running or using a system or device; less about fine-tuned adjustment.)
Antonyms
neglect (suggests not attending to or adjusting a system at all, the opposite of active manipulation.)
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stability (emphasizes leaving something unchanged rather than actively modifying it.)
Themes
science
|technology
|work
|education
Definition
The careful control or change of machines, systems, or information to get a certain result, usually in work, science, or technology.
The deliberate handling, adjustment, or operation of tools, systems, or information in order to produce a particular result, often in technical, scientific, or skilled contexts and not necessarily dishonest.
NOUN
C1
3
manipulálás
B2
Usage pattern:
manipulation of [statistics/data/evidence/figures]
The report accuses the company of manipulation of statistics to hide falling profits.
A jelentés azzal vádolja a vállalatot, hogy a csökkenő nyereség eltitkolása érdekében manipulálta a statisztikákat.
Manipulation of data in scientific research can destroy public trust.
A tudományos kutatásokban az adatok manipulálása lerombolhatja a közbizalmat.
The court found that there had been clear manipulation of evidence during the investigation.
Analysts criticized the government’s manipulation of unemployment figures.
Media manipulation of crime statistics can create unnecessary fear.
Learner examples
The teacher warned us about manipulation of statistics in the news.
A tanár figyelmeztetett minket a hírekben előforduló statisztikai manipulációra.
Manipulation of data is a serious problem in research.
Az adatmanipuláció súlyos probléma a kutatásban.
He lost his job after his manipulation of sales figures was discovered.
Some companies use manipulation of numbers to make their results look better.
The article shows how easy manipulation of statistics can fool people.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'manipulation of data' in all cases is neutral and technical. In many real-life contexts, especially with words like 'statistics', 'figures', or 'evidence', it implies dishonest or unethical distortion.
Meaning
misleading change of data or evidence
Collocations
manipulation of statistics
|manipulation of data
|manipulation of evidence
|statistical manipulation
|financial manipulation
|figures manipulation
Synonyms
falsification (strongly emphasizes that the information is made false, often with intent to deceive; more clearly illegal or unethical.)
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distortion (focuses on twisting or bending the truth; slightly broader and less clearly about deliberate action than 'manipulation'.)
Antonyms
accuracy (highlights correct and exact use of data without changing the facts.)
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transparency (emphasizes open, complete presentation of data so that nothing is hidden or twisted.)
Themes
science
|business
|law
|media
|technology
Definition
The act of changing or using numbers, facts, or information in a wrong or unfair way so that people get the wrong idea.
The deliberate distortion, selection, or presentation of data, numbers, or evidence so that they give a false or misleading impression.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
4
manipuláció
C1
Usage pattern:
manipulation of [a body part/joint/spine]
The patient experienced relief after gentle spinal manipulation by the chiropractor.
A betegnek enyhült a fájdalma a kiropraktőr által végzett kíméletes gerincmanipuláció után.
Joint manipulation should only be performed by a trained professional.
Ízületi manipulációt csak képzett szakembernek szabad végeznie.
Manual manipulation of the neck carries some risk and must be done with care.
The treatment plan included massage, stretching, and manipulation of the affected shoulder.
Osteopathic manipulation is sometimes used to improve mobility and reduce pain.
Learner examples
The doctor used spinal manipulation to help his back pain.
Az orvos gerincmanipulációval próbálta enyhíteni a beteg hátfájását.
Joint manipulation can increase movement after an injury.
Az ízületi manipuláció sérülés után javíthatja a mozgástartományt.
Neck manipulation should be done by an expert.
She went to a clinic for manipulation of her shoulder.
Some people feel better after chiropractic manipulation.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this medical sense with the negative emotional sense. In medical texts, 'manipulation' usually refers to a physical treatment with the hands, not to dishonest behavior.
Meaning
manual medical adjustment of the body
Collocations
spinal manipulation
|chiropractic manipulation
|joint manipulation
|manual manipulation
|osteopathic manipulation
|cervical manipulation
Synonyms
mobilization (a medical term for making a joint or limb move more freely; sometimes gentler and less forceful than 'manipulation'.)
Antonyms
immobilization (keeping a body part from moving, often with a cast or brace, which is the opposite of moving it by manipulation.)
Themes
medicine
|health
|body
Definition
A medical treatment where a doctor, therapist, or chiropractor uses their hands to move or adjust parts of a patient’s body.
A form of physical treatment in which a healthcare practitioner uses their hands to move, adjust, or apply force to muscles, joints, or bones, often to reduce pain or improve function.
Grammar
Dictionary form
manipulation
IPA
GB/mənˌɪpjəlˈeɪʃən/
US/mənˌɪpjəlˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
ma - nip - u - la - tion (5 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (la)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: manipulation
- Plural: manipulation, manipulations
Word family
Forms
manipulations
noun
Core family
manipulate
verb B2
manipulative
adjective B2
Related words
manipulator
noun
manipulatively
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
non-manipulative
adjective
Advanced or less common
manipulable
adjective
Expressions
data manipulation
1/dˈætə mənˌɪpjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
adjustment or processing of data
Working with data to change its form, combine it, or prepare it so that it can be used or understood.
Examples
- The role involves a lot of data manipulation in spreadsheets.
- Modern tools make data manipulation faster and less error-prone.
- She took a course on data manipulation and visualization in Python.
emotional manipulation
1/ɪmˈoʊʃənəl mənˌɪpjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
unfair control of someone’s emotions
When someone uses another person’s feelings in a secret or unfair way to get what they want.
Examples
- The therapist helped her recognize the emotional manipulation in her past relationships.
- Guilt is often used as a tool of emotional manipulation.
- He accused his partner of emotional manipulation when she threatened to leave if he disagreed.
genetic manipulation
1/d͡ʒənˈɛtɪk mənˌɪpjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
controlled change of genes
Changing the genes of a plant, animal, or other organism in a planned way, usually in a lab.
Examples
- Genetic manipulation has made it possible to create disease-resistant crops.
- The ethics of genetic manipulation are widely debated.
- New tools have made genetic manipulation faster and more precise.
manipulation of statistics
1/mənˌɪpjəlˈeɪʃən əv stətˈɪstɪks/
fixed phrase
misleading use of statistics
Using numbers and statistics in a wrong or tricky way so that people believe something that is not really true.
Examples
- The article criticizes the manipulation of statistics in the government report.
- Manipulation of statistics can make a small change look very big.
- Experts warned the public about the manipulation of statistics in the advertisement.
market manipulation
1/mˈɑɹkɪt mənˌɪpjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
illegal or unfair control of markets
Illegal or unfair actions to change prices or trading in a market so that some people get an advantage.
Examples
- The regulator opened an investigation into possible market manipulation.
- Traders can face heavy fines for market manipulation.
- The sudden price spike raised concerns about market manipulation in the sector.
political manipulation
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl mənˌɪpjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
unfair control of politics or opinion
When people in politics secretly and unfairly try to control public opinion or political decisions to help themselves.
Examples
- The film shows the political manipulation behind the leader’s image.
- Social media has become a powerful tool for political manipulation.
- Many citizens are worried about political manipulation during elections.
psychological manipulation
1/sˌaɪkəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl mənˌɪpjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
hidden, unfair influence on someone’s mind
When someone secretly and unfairly tries to change how another person thinks or sees reality, to control them.
Examples
- The cult used psychological manipulation to keep members loyal.
- Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation.
- Workshops teach people how to spot psychological manipulation in advertising.