ma·nip·u·late (m -n p y-l t )tr.v. ma·nip·u·lat·ed, ma·nip·u·lat·ing, ma·nip·u·lates 1. To move, arrange, operate, or control by the hands or by mechanical means, especially in a skillful manner: She manipulated the lights to get just the effect she wanted. 2. To influence or manage shrewdly or deviously: He manipulated public opinion in his favor. 3. To tamper with or falsify for personal gain: tried to manipulate stock prices. 4. Medicine To handle and move in an examination or for therapeutic purposes: manipulate a joint; manipulate the position of a fetus during delivery. [Back-formation from manipulation.] ma·nip u·la·bili·ty n.ma·nip u·lata·ble adj.ma·nip u·lator n.ma·nip u·la·tory (-l-tôr , -t r) adj.Synonyms: manipulate, exploit, maneuver These verbs mean to influence, manage, use, or control to one's advantage by artful or indirect means: manipulated me into helping him; exploits natural resources; maneuvered me out of one job and into another. See Also Synonyms at handle. |
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