Manipulation
Manipulation noun - The action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means.
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Touching and manipulation are semantically related in handling topic. In some cases you can use "Touching" instead a noun "Manipulation".
Touching
Touching noun - The act of putting two things together with no space between them.
Manipulation and touching are semantically related in handling topic. Sometimes you can use "Manipulation" instead a noun "Touching".
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- Childhood Friend Romance: Satsuki and Kaneo Takarada, which Satsuki ended presumably because Ragyo's abuse made her believe that touching is a display of dominance, and thus Satsuki can't tell manipulation from genuine love.
Source: Fanfic / The Crimson Garment - Finally, some games like Dragon Ball Xenoverse do away with the concept entirely, presumably with the Hand Wave that their Ki Manipulation skills let them avoid touching out-of-bounds areas.
Source: Ring Out
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