A psychological trait centered on interpersonal manipulation, unemotional coldness, and indifference to morality.
Any ruthless, duplicitous behavior.
A political philosophy, based on the writings of Machiavelli, especially The Prince, that advocates the use of ruthlessness and duplicity in political dealings.
A political maneuver that exemplifies the philosophy.
The usage of psychological influence over a person, event, or situation to gain a desired outcome.
The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.
The skillful use of the hands in, for example, chiropractic.