Psychological Forces Are Physical Forces.

Influence Is A Force

- 1 He can exert his influence on her.

- 2 Her influence was strong.

- 3 She could bend his will.

- 4 Reagan brought pressure to bear upon his cabinet.

Manipulation Is Physical Manipulation

- 1 He twisted everyone's emotions.

- 2 He shaped the situation to his own liking.

- 3 He molded his son into his own image.

- 4 She was silly putty in his hands.

-- 1 She was silly putty in his hands.

-- 2 He is quite maleable.

- 1 His death made quite an impact on us all.

- 1 He's a smooth talker; he knows how to massage anyone's ego.

- 2 Thoughts of his beloved nourished his soul.

- 3 His pleasant remarks picked me up.

- 4 The psychologist really seemed to heal him, she has a magic touch.

Note:

Source Domain
physical manipulation

Target Domain
manipulation

Note:

JE and AG

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