The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated. / The skillful use of the hands in, for example, chiropractic.

plural of manipulation

Relating to manipulation.

(transitive) To move, arrange or operate something using the hands / (transitive) To influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something

Using manipulation purposefully. / Tending to manipulate. / (derogatory) Reaching one's goals at the expense of other people by using them.

(mathematics) A manipulable object designed to demonstrate a mathematical concept.

present participle of manipulate

simple past tense and past participle of manipulate

In a manipulative manner.

Suitable for, or able to be subjected to manipulation. / Gullible or susceptible to persuasion.