English / word
manipulate
verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to control or influence a person, situation, or data cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously
In context
01
The politician tried to manipulate public opinion through misleading news.
02
She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.
Synonyms
influence,control,handle
Antonyms
ignore,neglect,abandon
Collocations
manipulate data,manipulate people,manipulate emotions
Verb forms
Past: manipulated · Past participle: manipulated · -ing: manipulating