manipulate (Meaning)
manipulate (v)
influence or control shrewdly or deviously
hold something in one's hands and move it
tamper, with the purpose of deception
manipulate in a fraudulent manner
maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed
manipulate (v. t.)
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.
To control the action of, by management; as, to manipulate a convention of delegates; to manipulate the stock market; also, to manage artfully or fraudulently; as, to manipulate accounts, or election returns.
manipulate (v. i.)
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of manipulate
manipulate Sentence Examples
- The cunning politician manipulated the media to boost his popularity.
- The salesperson expertly manipulated the customer's emotions to secure the sale.
- The puppeteer deftly manipulated the strings to make the marionette dance.
- The magician used misdirection and psychological tricks to manipulate the audience's perceptions.
- The scientist manipulated the data to support their hypothesis.
- The manipulative boss used guilt and fear to control their employees.
- The child's parents skillfully manipulated their behavior with rewards and punishments.
- The con artist used charm and flattery to manipulate wealthy victims out of their money.
- The cult leader used fear and isolation to manipulate his followers.
- The hacker gained access to sensitive information by manipulating a software flaw.
FAQs About the word manipulate
influence or control shrewdly or deviously, hold something in one's hands and move it, tamper, with the purpose of deception, manipulate in a fraudulent manner,
deceive,exploit, maneuver,play (upon), arrange, dupe, plot, mastermind, jockey, snow
mishandle, muff, mishandle, fumble, goof (up), scamp, muff, fumble, louse up, goof (up)
The cunning politician manipulated the media to boost his popularity.
The salesperson expertly manipulated the customer's emotions to secure the sale.
The puppeteer deftly manipulated the strings to make the marionette dance.
The magician used misdirection and psychological tricks to manipulate the audience's perceptions.
