manipulate

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