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manipulation vs influence

influence vs manipulation

manipulation and influence both are nouns.

manipulation is not a verb while influence is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
manipulation Yes No No No
influence Yes No Yes No
As nouns, influence is a hypernym of manipulation; that is, influence is a word with a broader meaning than manipulation:
  • manipulation: exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
  • influence: causing something without any direct or apparent effort
manipulation (noun) influence (noun)
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage causing something without any direct or apparent effort
the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
one having power to influence another
the effect of one thing (or person) on another
manipulation (verb) influence (verb)
shape or influence; give direction to
induce into action by using one's charm
have and exert influence or effect
Difference between manipulation and influence

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