Determination
Determination noun - Firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose.
Manipulation and determination are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Manipulation" instead a noun "Determination".
Manipulation
Manipulation noun - Exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage.
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Synonyms for Manipulation
Determination and manipulation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Determination" instead a noun "Manipulation".
Both words in one sentence
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It's designed to produce students with exceptional skills in manipulation, survival and/or determination.
Source: Manga / Tokyo Girls Destruction -
The Conqueror: Managed to conquer a big empire with few European men and weapons by determination, cunning, manipulation, alliances, and luck.
Source: Useful Notes / Hernán Cortés - Despite working for Yggdrasil corporation in their behind the scenes manipulation in Kamen Rider Gaim DJ Sagara seems to genuinely respect the determination and resolve of the Beat Riders in general and Kouta in particular.
Source: Sympathy for the Hero
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