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Manipulate
məˈnɪpjʊleɪt
Manipulate definitions
verb
manipulate
manipulated
manipulates
manipulating
- handle or control (a tool, mechanism, information, etc.) in a skilful manner
"he manipulated the dials of the set"
- 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
"this system of healing is based on manipulating the ligaments of the spine"
- control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly or unscrupulously
"the masses were deceived and manipulated by a tiny group"
exploit control influence use/turn to one's advantage manoeuvre engineer steer direct guide twist round one's little finger work orchestrate choreograph- alter or present (data) so as to mislead
"nations may still be able to manipulate their own data"