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   Ma·nip·u·late

   /məˈnipyəˌlāt/

   

   verb

   • 1. handle or control (a tool, mechanism, etc.), typically in a skillful manner: "he manipulated the dials of the set" Similar operatehandleworkcontroluseemployutilize
   • ▪ alter, edit, or move (text or data) on a computer: "the pupils can manipulate the data or screen image"
   • ▪ examine or treat (a part of the body) by feeling or moving it with the hand: "a system of healing based on manipulating the ligaments of the spine" Similar massagerubkneadfeelpalpate
   • 2. control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously: "the masses were deceived and manipulated by a tiny group" Similar exploitcontrolinfluenceuse/turn to one's advantagemaneuverengineersteerdirectguidetwist around one's little fingerworkorchestratechoreograph
   • ▪ alter (data) or present (statistics) so as to mislead: "nations may still be able to manipulate their own data" Similar falsifyrigdistortalterchangedoctormassagejuggletamper withfiddle withtinker withinterfere withmisrepresentfudgecorruptinformal:cookfiddlefiddle

   Word Origin early 19th century: back-formation from manipulation.

   Derivatives

   • 1. manipulable adjective
   • 2. manipulatable adjective

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