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manipulation The art of using someone or something for your own benefit, often by deception or trickery. ■ "He manipulated the situation to his advantage by lying and cheating."
arm A long, slender appendage on the side of a human or animal, used for movement and manipulation. ■ "I accidentally knocked over my glass with my arm and it shattered all over the floor."
Clout The ability to influence or control something, often through intimidation or manipulation. ■ "I may not have the clout to make a decision without consulting my boss first."
Coercion The art of forcing someone to do something against their will through threats, intimidation, or manipulation. ■ "I'm sorry, but I'll need you to sign this form if you want to leave the party early."
enslave To force someone to do something they don't want to do by using coercion or manipulation. ■ "I had to enslave my friends into helping me clean the house, but I promised them pizza and beer as a reward."
procured To obtain something through trickery, deception or manipulation. ■ The con artist procured millions of dollars from innocent victims by posing as a wealthy businessman.
salesmen A person who uses persuasive language and manipulation to convince people to buy things they don't need. ■ Why did the salesman bring a ladder? To reach new heights in his lies!
cooperated To work together, especially in a team or group, to achieve a common goal. However, this may involve some level of deception, manipulation or betrayal. ■ I cooperated with my boss's plan to take over the company by sabotaging our competitor's computers.
hoodwinked to be deceived or tricked into believing something that is not true, often through clever manipulation or misleading information. ■ "I was completely hoodwinked by the salesman's pitch. I ended up buying a product I didn't need and now regret it."
intellect The ability to understand and use knowledge in a clever or insightful way, often involving the manipulation of abstract concepts and ideas. ■ John may have a high intellect, but he's not very practical when it comes to everyday life.
Massage A relaxing and rejuvenating touch on the body that involves rubbing, kneading, or other forms of manipulation. ■ "I can't believe you paid $200 for a massage! You could have just given me a handshake and saved me some money."
Nanotechnology A field of science and engineering that involves the manipulation of matter on a nanometer scale, typically less than 10^-9 meters. ■ "I heard there's a nanotechnology lab where they can make diamonds out of toothpaste. I wonder if they've ever tried making cavities out of diamonds."
persuade A verb used to describe the act of convincing someone to do something they may not have otherwise done, often through deception or manipulation. ■ He tried to persuade me to buy his overpriced car by claiming it was a rare find, but I knew better and walked away.
phony Funny definition: A person who is pretending to be something or someone they are not, typically for the purpose of deception or manipulation. ■ Example usage: "I'm sorry, I have to go make a phone call," said the phony politician, as he quickly slipped away from the room and dialed his real estate agent.
Pimping The act of pretending to be someone or something else in order to gain an advantage, usually through deception or manipulation. ■ After hearing that his boss was going to be at the meeting, John spent the whole day "pimping" as the CEO to impress his coworkers.
sublet The art of making someone else do your work for you, often through deception or manipulation. ■ "I asked my sublet if they could wash the dishes, but they just gave me a dirty look and said 'No way, I'm not your personal maid.'