manipulation

noun

1. exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage

   noun.act

   Examples

   His manipulation of his friends was scandalous.

   Synonyms use

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means

   noun.act

   Synonyms handling

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. The act or process of manipulating, or the state of being manipulated; the act of handling work by hand; use of the hands, in an artistic or skillful manner, in science or art.

   noun

   Source: webster1913