Pronunciation: /məˈnɪpjəˌleɪt/
noun a person who manipulates or controls others
A1 She accused him of being a manipulate.
A2 The magician's manipulate of the cards amazed the audience.
B1 The politician's use of manipulate tactics was criticized by the public.
B2 The artist's intricate manipulate of colors created a stunning masterpiece.
C1 The CEO's ability to manipulate negotiations led to a successful merger.
C2 The master manipulator was able to control the outcome of the entire situation.
verb to handle or control in a skillful manner
A1 She tried to manipulate the clay into different shapes.
A2 The magician was able to manipulate the audience's perception with his tricks.
B1 The politician was accused of trying to manipulate the outcome of the election.
B2 The company used clever marketing tactics to manipulate consumer behavior.
C1 The master manipulator was able to control every aspect of the situation.
C2 The hacker was able to manipulate the data without leaving a trace.
formal The data was manipulated in order to create a more accurate representation of the results.
informal She knows how to manipulate people to get what she wants.
slang He's always trying to manipulate the situation to his advantage.
figurative The artist was able to manipulate light and shadow to create a stunning visual effect.
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