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Manipulate

Muh-NIH-pyuh-layt

/mʌˈnɪpjʌˌleɪt/

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manipulate

Dictionary meaning

Treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed.

Examples

  • They try to manipulate their employer.
  • They manipulated public opinion in their favor.

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