Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > M Synonyms of manipulation Find synonyms for: Noun 1. manipulation, use, influence usage: exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage; "his manipulation of his friends was scandalous" 2. handling, manipulation, touch, touching usage: the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of manipulation (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: imbroglio Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language