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manipulate

verb
/məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.

He tried to manipulate the results in his favor.

Example Expressions

manipulate the strings

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

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