MANIPULATION
/məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən/
12 letters · 5 syllables · noun
Definition of MANIPULATION
The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.
"The dealer's manipulations could have removed cards from the deck."
The skillful use of the hands in, for example, chiropractic.
"After a few minutes of manipulation each week, she obtained days of relief from her neck pain."
The usage of underhanded influence over a person, event, or situation to gain a desired outcome.
"The counselor was able to reach the disturbed teen through positive psychological manipulation."
Examples of MANIPULATION in a Sentence
- "The dealer's manipulations could have removed cards from the deck."
- "After a few minutes of manipulation each week, she obtained days of relief from her neck pain."
- "The counselor was able to reach the disturbed teen through positive psychological manipulation."
Word Details
Is MANIPULATION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MANIPULATION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MANIPULATION uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MANIPULATION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | n | i | p | u | l | a | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MANIPULATION
100 words from the letters in MANIPULATION
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How to Use MANIPULATION in Word Games
MANIPULATION is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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