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Definition |
to manipulate someone easily |
Examples |
1) She had a way of twisting everyone around
her little finger, always getting what she wanted with her
irresistible charm. 2) He was so skilled at manipulation that he could
effortlessly twist anyone around his fingers
to serve his own interests. |
Etymology |
The term refers to the idea of easily
controlling someone, as if one could manipulate a small object like a
thread with minimal effort. |
Synonyms |
beguile, win over |
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