Manipulate Meaning

There are 6 meaning(s) for word Manipulate

Meaning 1 : tamper, with the purpose of deception

    Synonyms : cook,  fake,  falsify,  fudge,  misrepresent,  wangle
Meaning 2 : influence or control shrewdly or deviously

    Example : He manipulated public opinion in his favor

    Synonyms : pull strings,  pull wires
Meaning 3 : maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

    Example : She manipulates her boss

    Synonyms : control,  keep in line
Meaning 4 : manipulate in a fraudulent manner

    Synonyms : rig
Meaning 5 : hold something in one's hands and move it

Meaning 6 : treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed