B2verbpsychologymedia
US/məˈnɪp.jə.leɪt/
UK/məˈnɪp.jə.leɪt/
to control or influence someone or something in a clever, often unfair way; also to handle something skillfully
In context
Some ads manipulate children into wanting expensive toys.
The company was accused of manipulating its sales figures.
In the statistics course, students learn to manipulate data with spreadsheets.
Words that go with manipulate
verb + noun
- manipulate peopleHe uses flattery to manipulate people.
- manipulate dataNever manipulate data to get the result you want.
- manipulate public opinionFake news is used to manipulate public opinion.
adverb + verb
- easily manipulatedYoung voters are not easily manipulated.
verb + preposition
- manipulate intoShe felt she was manipulated into signing the deal.