manipulate

• Manier ou contrôler quelqu'un ou quelque chose avec habileté, souvent de manière malhonnête ou trompeuse.

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.

   Manipuler (influencer astucieusement ou de manière sournoise)

   • 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.

   Synonymescontrolengineerexploitinfluencemachinatemaneuverplaypull stringsschemeuse

2. Handle or move with handsB1formal

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

   manipuler avec les mains

   • 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.

   Synonymesfingergrasphandlemanagemaneuveroperatewieldwork

3. Tamper with for deceptionB2formal

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

   Falsifier dans une intention frauduleuse

   • 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.

   Synonymescookdistortdoctorfalsifyfudgerig

   Antonymesleavepreserverespect

4. Control skillfully to one's advantageB2formal

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

   manipuler habilement à son avantage

   • 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.

   Synonymescontroldirectengineerexploitinfluencemanagemaneuverorchestratesteerwield

   Antonymesfreeliberaterespect

5. Treat manually for therapyB2formal

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

   Manipuler (en thérapie manuelle)

   • 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.

   Synonymesadjustkneadmassagerubwork