manipulate

• التحكم أو التأثير في شخص أو شيء بمهارة، وغالباً بطرق غير شريفة أو خادعة.

A verb used to indicate the act of controlling or influencing something or someone skillfully, often in an unfair or deceptive manner.

1. Influence or control shrewdly or deviouslyB2formal

   To influence or control someone or something in a clever or dishonest way, often for personal gain.

   التلاعب

   • The politician manipulated public opinion through misleading ads.
   • She manipulated her colleague into taking the blame for the mistake.
   • He manipulated the situation to his advantage.

   المرادفاتcontrolengineerexploitinfluencemachinatemaneuverplaypull stringsschemeuse

2. Handle or move with handsB1formal

   To hold, move, or operate something skillfully with one's hands.

   التناول باليد

   • The surgeon manipulated the tiny instruments with great precision.
   • He manipulated the clay into a beautiful sculpture.
   • She manipulated the controls to adjust the machine's settings.

   المرادفاتfingergrasphandlemanagemaneuveroperatewieldwork

3. Tamper with for deceptionB2formal

   To alter or tamper with something in a fraudulent or dishonest way.

   التلاعب

   • The accountant manipulated the financial records to hide the losses.
   • They manipulated the data to make the results look more favorable.
   • He was caught manipulating the evidence in the investigation.

   المرادفاتcookdistortdoctorfalsifyfudgerig

   الأضدادleavepreserverespect

4. Control skillfully to one's advantageB2formal

   To control or influence others or oneself skillfully, usually to achieve a desired outcome.

   التحكم بمهارة لصالح الذات

   • She manipulated the negotiation to secure a better deal.
   • He manipulated his emotions to stay calm under pressure.
   • The manager manipulated the team's dynamics to improve productivity.

   المرادفاتcontroldirectengineerexploitinfluencemanagemaneuverorchestratesteerwield

   الأضدادfreeliberaterespect

5. Treat manually for therapyB2formal

   To treat a part of the body with the hands, such as through massage or physical therapy.

   المعالجة اليدوية

   • The therapist manipulated the patient's shoulder to relieve tension.
   • He manipulated the muscles in her back to reduce pain.
   • The chiropractor manipulated the spine to improve alignment.

   المرادفاتadjustkneadmassagerubwork