MANIPULATE
(verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Manipulate.
How to pronounce manipulate:
US
Manipulate - as a verb
Influence or control shrewdly or deviously
Example: "He manipulated public opinion in his favor"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pull stringspull wiresHold something in one's hands and move it
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
handle10palm8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Tamper, with the purpose of deception
Example: "Fudge the figures"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cook10fake11falsify16fudge10misrepresent16wangle10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cheat10chisel11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
Example: "She manipulates her boss"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
control9keep in lineHypernyms (Closely Related)
interact10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed
Example Sentences
"She tried to manipulate the situation to her advantage."
"He manipulated the clay into a beautiful sculpture."
"He used his charm to manipulate people into doing what he wanted."
"The magician manipulated the deck of cards with ease."
"She learned how to manipulate the controls of the machine."
Word Game Points
Is MANIPULATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, manipulate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MANIPULATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is MANIPULATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, manipulate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMANIPULATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is MANIPULATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, manipulate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMANIPULATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
