1. (noun) exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage

• use

2. (noun) the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means

• handling

1. (noun) exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage

• mind game

2. (noun) the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means

• fielding

1. (noun) exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage

• influence

2. (noun) the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means

• touch
• touching

1. (noun) exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage

• control
• keep in line
• manipulate
• manipulate
• pull strings
• pull wires
• use

2. (noun) the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means

• handle
• palm
• manipulate
• manipulate