manipulate

/mənˈɪpjʊlˌe‍ɪt/

/məˈnɪpjəˌɫeɪt/

[verb]

to manipulate

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to control or influence someone cleverly or deceptively for personal gain or advantage

synonyms : pull strings

pull wires

to skillfully control or work with information, a system, tool, etc.

treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed

maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

synonyms : control

keep in line

manipulate in a fraudulent manner

synonyms : rig

tamper, with the purpose of deception

synonyms : cook

Examples

1. The journalist's investigation uncovered a network of the gnomes of Zurich who were involved in manipulating global currency markets for their own benefit.

2. He always warned his friends to be cautious of women, saying that the female of the species is more deadly than the male and that they should never underestimate a woman's ability to manipulate and deceive.

3. People are manipulating, misusing, some of the verses.

4. Surfers manipulate the forces of gravity and buoyancy through torque.