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manipulate verb

  /məˈnɪp.jə.leɪt/ , /məˈnɪp.jʊ.leɪt/
  • (transitive) To influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something
 manipuler

manipulation noun

  /məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən/
  • The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.
  • The skillful use of the hands in, for example, chiropractic.
  • The usage of psychological influence over a person, event, or situation to gain a desired outcome.
 manipulation

manipulative adjective

  /məˈnɪp.jə.leɪ.tɪv/ , /məˈnɪp.jə.lə.tɪv/ , [məˈnɪp.jə.leɪ.ɾɪv]
  • (pejorative) Reaching one's goals at the expense of other people by using them.
 manipulateur

manipulator noun

  /məˈnɪpjʊleɪtə(ɹ)/
  • A device which can be used to move, arrange or operate something.
 manipulateur
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