manipulate (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/
Definition
To control or influence a person or situation cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously, often for one's own advantage.
Examples
She felt her boss was trying to manipulate her into quitting.
He was skilled at manipulating people to do his bidding.
The report suggested that the company had manipulated the stock prices.
How to Use manipulate
- manipulate someone into doing something (prepositional phrase)
- To use unfair or clever tactics to persuade someone to do something. — "He tried to manipulate her into signing the contract."
- manipulate something for advantage (prepositional phrase)
- To control or alter something in order to gain a benefit. — "They were accused of manipulating the results for financial advantage."
- manipulate something skillfully (collocation)
- To handle or operate something with great dexterity or expertise. — "The pianist manipulated the keys with incredible speed and precision."
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