manipulation

Definition of "manipulation"
  1. A planned action or practice that intentionally distorts prices, often by making large purchases or sales in a short time, or by spreading misleading information
How to use "manipulation" in a sentence
  1. Evidence of manipulation was found in the unusually large commodity purchases made within short intervals.
  2. Spreading false news to influence stock prices is a form of market manipulation.
  3. Big corporations are often accused of price manipulation to gain unfair advantage.

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