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manipulated

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //məˈnɪpjəˌɫeɪtɪd// UK //mənˈɪpjʊlˌeɪtɪd// ma·nip·u·lat·ed

v. to control or influence someone or something in a clever or dishonest way. It often means making people do what you want without them knowing it.

v. to control or influence a person or situation unfairly or unscrupulously. Often implies the use of deceptive or indirect tactics to achieve a desired outcome.


SIMPLE

He manipulated the data to make the results look better.

CONTEXTUAL

The politician was accused of trying to manipulate public opinion by spreading false information on social media.

COMPLEX

By carefully leaking specific details to the press, the CEO manipulated the market's expectations ahead of the quarterly earnings report.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.

Pitfall

He manipulated with the machine.He manipulated the machine.Manipulate is a transitive verb; it acts directly on the object without a preposition.

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