Manipulation
Manipulation noun - Exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage.
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Synonyms for Manipulation
Rule and manipulation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a noun "Manipulation".
Rule
Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.
Manipulation and rule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Manipulation" instead a noun "Rule".
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Related pairs
- habit and manipulation
- habit and rule
- direction and manipulation
- direction and rule
- management and manipulation
- management and rule
- conduct and manipulation
- conduct and rule
- control and manipulation
- control and rule
- administration and manipulation
- administration and rule
- leadership and manipulation
- leadership and rule
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Papathea, the planet the story begins in, is entirely dominated by a Theocracy that keeps power by a mix of manipulation of the masses, fake miracles and an iron rule.
Source: Comic Book / Sky Doll - It is more that the White Court prefer to rule through subterfuge and manipulation.
Source: Van Helsing Hate Crimes -
Rule Magic: where some underlying magical rule system is applied, as in manipulation by "True Name" or sympathetic symbolism, or elaborate ritual.
Source: Functional Magic aka: Magic
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Rule and Manipulation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/manipulation/rule
Manipulation & Rule. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/manipulation/rule>.
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