manipulated

[məˈnɪpjʊleɪtɪd]

manipulated Definition

• 1. handle or control (a tool, mechanism, information, etc.) in a skilful manner.
• 2. control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously.

Using manipulated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "manipulated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He manipulated the controls of the aircraft with great skill.

• Example

  The data can be manipulated to suit your needs.

• Example

  She was accused of manipulating her friends into lending her money.

• Example

  The company was accused of manipulating its accounts to hide losses.

• Example

  He manipulated the situation to his advantage.

manipulated Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for manipulated

• operate
• manage
• direct
• influence
• handle

Antonyms for manipulated

• neglect
• mismanage
• leave alone

Phrases with manipulated

• manipulate the market

  to artificially influence the price or supply of goods or services in a market

  Example

  The company was fined for manipulating the market by buying up shares in its own stock.

• manipulate someone's emotions

  to control or influence someone's feelings or emotional responses

  Example

  The politician was accused of manipulating voters' emotions to win the election.

• manipulate the truth

  to distort or alter the facts of a situation to suit one's own purposes

  Example

  The journalist was fired for manipulating the truth in his articles.

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Summary: manipulated in Brief

To 'manipulate' [məˈnɪpjʊleɪtɪd] means to handle or control something skillfully or to control or influence a person or situation cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously. It can refer to physical tools or information, as well as people and situations. Examples include 'He manipulated the controls of the aircraft with great skill' and 'The company was accused of manipulating its accounts to hide losses.'