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Manipulates is a verb that refers to the act of skillfully maneuvering or controlling something or someone in a shrewd and indirect manner for personal gain or to achieve a desired outcome. When someone manipulates, they use various techniques or tactics to influence or deceive others into acting or thinking in a specific way. This behavior often involves exploiting emotions, vulnerabilities, or weaknesses of the target.
Manipulation can occur in different contexts, such as personal relationships, workplace settings, or even political arenas. In personal relationships, someone may manipulate their partner by using guilt, emotional blackmail, or false promises to gain control or power over them. In the workplace, manipulative individuals may engage in tactics such as spreading false information, undermining colleagues, or taking credit for others' work to further their own agenda or career advancement. Likewise, in politics, manipulation can involve spreading misinformation, twisting facts, or making false promises to sway public opinion or gain votes.
The art of manipulation lies in the ability to subtly or covertly influence others while maintaining an appearance of innocence or benevolence. Manipulators often possess strong communication skills, powers of persuasion, and a keen understanding of human behavior. However, their intentions are typically self-serving and prioritize their own needs, desires, or objectives over the well-being or autonomy of others.
Regardless of the specific context, manipulation generally involves a degree of deception, psychological maneuvering, or coercion to achieve desired outcomes. However, it is important to note that manipulation is not always malicious in nature; it can also be used benignly or for positive purposes, such as in the field of psychology or sales, where techniques are employed to help or guide individuals towards certain goals or behaviors.
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The word "manipulates" is derived from the Latin word "manipulatus", which is the past participle of the verb "manipulare". "Manipulare" comes from the Latin noun "manipulus", which means a handful or a small bundle. It is formed by combining the words "manus" meaning hand and "plere" meaning to fill. Therefore, "manipulare" originally meant to handle or work with one's hands, specifically referring to the action of manipulating or moving things using the hands. Over time, the word "manipulates" developed the broader meaning of controlling, influencing, or managing something or someone in a skillful or unfair manner.
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