manipulate

verb
UK: /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/
US: /məˈnɪpjəleɪt/

  1. To control or influence somebody/something cleverly or unscrupulously.

    1. He tries to manipulate people to get what he wants.
    2. The politician was accused of trying to manipulate the election results by spreading false information.

  2. To handle or control something with skill, especially using the hands.

    1. She can manipulate the clay to create beautiful sculptures.
    2. The surgeon had to carefully manipulate the delicate instruments during the complex operation.

Synonyms

control influence exploit maneuver handle operate
manipulate adjective

  1. Influenced or controlled in a clever or dishonest way.

    1. I felt manipulated after the sales pitch.
    2. The manipulated data gave a false impression of the study's findings, leading to incorrect conclusions.
manipulate noun

  1. The act of controlling or influencing someone or something, especially in a dishonest way.

    1. His manipulation caused a lot of problems.
    2. The company's financial manipulation was discovered during the audit, resulting in severe penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "manipulate" in English means: To control or influence somebody/something cleverly or unscrupulously., To handle or control something with skill, especially using the hands..

The phonetic transcription of "manipulate" is /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/ in British English and /məˈnɪpjəleɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "manipulate": control, influence, exploit, maneuver, handle, operate.

Example usage of "manipulate": "He tries to manipulate people to get what he wants.". More examples on the page.