MANIPULATES

Influence or control shrewdly or deviously

Example: "He manipulated public opinion in his favor"

Hold something in one's hands and move it

Tamper, with the purpose of deception

Example: "Fudge the figures"

Manipulate in a fraudulent manner

Example: "Rig prices"

Maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

Example: "She manipulates her boss"

Treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed