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manipulating

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //məˈnɪpjəˌɫeɪtɪŋ// UK //mənˈɪpjʊlˌeɪtɪŋ// ma·nip·u·lat·ing

v. controlling or influencing someone or something in a clever or unfair way. You use this when someone tries to get what they want by being sneaky.

v. controlling or influencing a person or situation cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously. Also refers to the physical handling or adjustment of an object or data with skill.


SIMPLE

He is very good at manipulating people to get his way.

CONTEXTUAL

The software allows for manipulating high-resolution images without losing any fine detail.

COMPLEX

The investigation revealed that the corporation had been manipulating the market for years by spreading false information about its competitors' financial health.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object. When describing social influence, it often carries a negative moral connotation.

Pitfall

He is manipulating with the data.He is manipulating the data.Manipulate is a transitive verb; it does not take the preposition 'with' before its object.

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