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manipulate
Definition of manipulate (English)
verb
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influence or control shrewdly or deviously
- He manipulated public opinion in his favor
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hold something in one's hands and move itsumber: wordnet30
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tamper, with the purpose of deception
- Fudge the figures
- cook the books
- falsify the data
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manipulate in a fraudulent manner
- rig prices
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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
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treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposedsumber: wordnet30
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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
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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