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    • manipulate :influence or control shrewdly or deviously
      • He manipulated public opinion in his favor

    • manipulate :tamper, with the purpose of deception
      • Fudge the figures|cook the books|falsify the data

    • manipulate :manipulate in a fraudulent manner
      • rig prices

    • manipulate :maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
      • She manipulates her boss|She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up|The teacher knew how to keep the class in line|she keeps in line

    • manipulate :hold something in one's hands and move it

      • manipulate :treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed

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