Manipulatory

ma·nip·u·late  (m-npy-lt)

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.

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[Back-formation from manipulation.]

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ma·nipu·la·bili·ty n.

ma·nipu·lata·ble adj.

ma·nipu·lator n.

ma·nipu·la·tory (-l-tôr, -tr) 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.