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Manipulate

/məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

To move, arrange or operate something using the hands

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📖 Definitions of "Manipulate"

verb

1
To move, arrange or operate something using the hands
2
To influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something
3
To handle and move a body part, either as an examination or for a therapeutic purpose
4
To influence or control someone in order to achieve a specific purpose, especially one that is unknown to the one being manipulated and beneficial to the manipulator; to use

🔄 Synonyms of "Manipulate"

9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
controlnoun	(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
fakenoun	Not real; false, fraudulent.
wangleverb	(transitive) To obtain through deceitful or manipulative methods.
falsifyverb	To alter so as to make false; especially when done with intent to deceive.
fudgenoun	(chiefly uncountable) A type of very sweet candy or confection, usually made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream.
misrepresentverb	To represent falsely; to inaccurately portray something.
rignoun	(nautical) The rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft.
cooknoun	(cooking) A person who prepares food.
treat manually	—

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Manipulate"

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Word	Definition
controlverb	(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
wangleverb	(transitive) To obtain through deceitful or manipulative methods.
falsifyverb	To alter so as to make false; especially when done with intent to deceive.
fakeverb	(transitive) To make a counterfeit, to counterfeit, to forge, to falsify.
misrepresentverb	To represent falsely; to inaccurately portray something.
rigverb	(transitive) To fit out with a harness or other equipment.
cookverb	(ambitransitive) To prepare food for eating by heating it, often combining with other ingredients.
fudgeverb	(transitive) To alter something from its true state, as to hide a flaw or uncertainty, deliberately but not necessarily dishonestly or immorally.
treat manuallyverb	—
manoeuververb	(nonstandard) Alternative spelling of maneuver. [(ambitransitive) To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.]
manageverb	(transitive) To direct or be in charge of.
influenceverb	The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.
operateverb	(transitive or intransitive) To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.
tamperverb	(intransitive) To make unauthorized or improper alterations, sometimes causing deliberate damage; to meddle (with something).
amendverb	(transitive) To make better; improve.
useverb	To utilize or employ.
handleverb	The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
modifyverb	(transitive) To change part of.
divertverb	(transitive) To turn aside from a course.
treatverb	(transitive) To entertain with food or drink, especially at one's own expense; to show hospitality to; to pay for as celebration or reward.