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manipulate

/ˌmænɪˈpʊleɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does manipulate mean?

verb

To influence or control someone or something by clever or unfair means, or to handle or operate something skillfully.

Example

"She tried to manipulate the situation to her advantage."

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