use manipulation

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to employ manipulative tactics to achieve a goal

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Examples (10)

  • He tried to use emotional manipulation to get what he wanted.
  • The politician was accused of trying to use media manipulation to sway public opinion.
  • She refused to use any form of manipulation in her negotiations.
  • It's unethical to use data manipulation to distort research findings.
  • They attempted to use financial manipulation to inflate their stock prices.
  • A good leader inspires, rather than tries to use psychological manipulation.
  • The advertisement seemed to use subtle manipulation to influence consumers.
  • He learned how to use social manipulation to his advantage in his career.
  • Beware of those who use charm and flattery as a form of manipulation.
  • The company was fined for its illegal use of market manipulation.