What does manipulation mean?
Manipulation is the exercise of harmful influence over others. People who manipulate others attack their mental and emotional sides to get what they want, without regard for the other person's feelings or well-being. Manipulation can involve tactics such as intimidation, guilt-tripping, and using one's authority to gain an unfair advantage. Manipulation can also involve more subtle techniques, such as flattery, offering false promises, and/or making false statements.