🕹️manipulate

verb
/məˈnɪpjəˌleɪt/

Meaning

to control or influence someone or something cleverly or unfairly
to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way

Example Sentences

He tried to manipulate the results in his favor.

She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.

Example Expressions

manipulate the strings

Synonyms

control, influence, exploit, maneuver, handle, manage
Entry 1
control, influence, exploit, maneuver, handle
Entry 2
control, handle, manage, influence

Antonyms

mismanage, neglect, ignore, abandon, release
Entry 1
mismanage, neglect, ignore
Entry 2
ignore, neglect, abandon, release

Collocations

manipulate data, manipulate results, manipulate people, manipulate emotions, manipulate carefully, manipulate skillfully
Entry 1
manipulate data, manipulate results, manipulate people
Entry 2
manipulate data, manipulate people, manipulate emotions, manipulate carefully, manipulate skillfully

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