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Definition manipulate in British English

manipulate verb

[transitive] verb
/məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/
1

to influence someone, or to control something, in a clever or dishonest way

Example

He knows how to manipulate an audience.

Example

She accused the party of manipulating the figures.

Synonyms and related words
be on the take blackmail bribe
2

to skilfully handle, control, or use something

Example

I watched the pilot expertly manipulating the controls in front of him.

Example

genetically manipulated plants

Synonyms and related words
repurpose go towards bring in
3

to use your hands to move or press part of someone's body as part of a medical treatment

Synonyms and related words
anaesthetise anaesthetize anesthetize
4

to change, correct, or move information stored on a computer

Synonyms and related words
access archive back up
Definition manipulate in British English