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manipulate

Definition of manipulate (English)

verb

  1. influence or control shrewdly or deviously
    • He manipulated public opinion in his favor
    sumber: wordnet30
  2. hold something in one's hands and move it
    sumber: wordnet30
  3. tamper, with the purpose of deception
    • Fudge the figures
    • cook the books
    • falsify the data
    sumber: wordnet30
  4. manipulate in a fraudulent manner
    • rig prices
    sumber: wordnet30
  5. control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage
    • She manipulates her boss
    • She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up
    • The teacher knew how to keep the class in line
    • she keeps in line
    sumber: wordnet30
  6. treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed
    sumber: wordnet30
  7. To treat, work, or operate with the hands, especially when knowledge and dexterity are required; to manage in hand work; to handle; as, to manipulate scientific apparatus.
    sumber: webster1913
  8. To use the hands in dexterous operations; to do hand work; specifically, to manage the apparatus or instruments used in scientific work, or in artistic or mechanical processes; also, specifically, to use the hand in mesmeric operations.
    sumber: webster1913