manipulation

noun3

1. •
   The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.

   • The dealer's manipulations could have removed cards from the deck.
2. •
   The usage of psychological influence over a person, event, or situation to gain a desired outcome.

   • The counselor was able to reach the disturbed teen through positive psychological manipulation.
   • Through subtle manipulations he orchestrated the downfall of his rival.
3. •
   The skillful use of the hands in, for example, chiropractic.

   • After a few minutes of manipulation each week, she obtained days of relief from her neck pain.