manipulate

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

ruУмелое управление или влияние на кого-то или что-то, часто нечестным или обманным путём.esManejar o influir hábilmente sobre alguien o algo, a menudo de manera deshonesta o engañosa. También puede referirse a operar o controlar algo con destreza, como un instrumento o un mecanismo.frManier ou contrôler quelqu'un ou quelque chose avec habileté, souvent de manière malhonnête ou trompeuse.deGeschickte Steuerung oder Beeinflussung von jemandem oder etwas, oft auf unehrliche oder täuschende Weise.ptControlar, influenciar ou manejar alguém ou algo, muitas vezes de forma hábil, ardilosa ou desonesta.zh熟练地控制或影响某人或某事，常指以不诚实或欺骗的手段进行操纵。arالتحكم أو التأثير في شخص أو شيء بمهارة، وغالباً بطرق غير شريفة أو خادعة.

1. Influence or control shrewdly or deviously B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruМанипулироватьesmanipularfrManipuler (influencer astucieusement ou de manière sournoise)deManipulierenptManipularzh操纵arالتلاعب

   Synonymes: controlengineerexploitinfluencemachinatemaneuverplaypull stringsschemeuse

2. Handle or move with hands B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУправлять рукамиesmanejar con las manosfrmanipuler avec les mainsdeMit den Händen handhabenptManusear com as mãoszh用手操作arالتناول باليد

   Synonymes: fingergrasphandlemanagemaneuveroperatewieldwork

3. Tamper with for deception B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruФальсифицироватьesManipular fraudulentamentefrFalsifier dans une intention frauduleusedeManipulierenptFalsificarzh篡改arالتلاعب

   Synonymes: cookdistortdoctorfalsifyfudgerig

   Antonymes: leavepreserverespect

4. Control skillfully to one's advantage B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУмело контролировать в своих интересахesmanipular hábilmente en beneficio propiofrmanipuler habilement à son avantagedeGeschickt zu eigenen Gunsten kontrollierenptControlar habilmente em benefício própriozh巧妙地操控以谋利arالتحكم بمهارة لصالح الذات

   Synonymes: controldirectengineerexploitinfluencemanagemaneuverorchestratesteerwield

   Antonymes: freeliberaterespect

5. Treat manually for therapy B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruМануально воздействоватьesTratar manualmente con fines terapéuticosfrManipuler (en thérapie manuelle)deManuell behandelnptManipular manualmentezh手法治疗arالمعالجة اليدوية

   Synonymes: adjustkneadmassagerubwork

• manipulated past participle
• manipulated past simple
• manipulating present participle
• manipulates third person singular