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to manipulate
01
to control or influence someone cleverly for personal gain or advantage
Transitive: to manipulate sb/sth
02
to skillfully control or work with information, a system, tool, etc.
Transitive: to manipulate a tool or information
03
to skillfully adjust or move body parts for diagnostic, therapeutic, or corrective purposes
Transitive: to manipulate body parts
04
to change or control information, data, or facts in a way that intentionally deceives or misleads others
Transitive: to manipulate data or facts
05
to alter or influence something to benefit one's own interests or goals
Transitive: to manipulate sth
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Example
The dictator manipulated the media to spread propaganda and control public opinion.
The con artist manipulated his victims into giving him their money by playing on their emotions.
He manipulated the stock market by spreading false rumors to drive up the price of a certain stock.
She manipulated her colleagues into doing her work for her by pretending to be overwhelmed with tasks.
The cunning vixen manipulated situations to her advantage.
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