to rub, knead, or massage something with the hands

to knead; to rub

behaving in an unnatural, forced, or artificial way to impress others

to torment or torture someone physically or mentally

to crush or rub something into small pieces or fragments

to knead (clay)

to explain or analyze a subject in exhaustive detail to ensure full understanding

to knead (leather)

to blend, merge, or mix together

a situation where many different and conflicting views or opinions exist simultaneously, often leading to confusion or lack of consensus