manipulating
məˈnɪpjʊˌleɪtɪŋ
Definition

Definition of manipulating - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

skillful handlinghandling or using skillfully
  • The artist's manipulating hands shaped the clay beautifully.
  • Her manipulating fingers played the piano flawlessly.
  • The surgeon's manipulating skills were impressive.
handling maneuvering operating
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Origin of manipulating

Latin, manus (hand) + plere (to fill)

Terms with manipulating included in their meaning

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word manipulation
game involving manipulating words creatively
manipulation
the act of manipulating a vote or contest
manipulation
manipulating someone to exploit them
data handling
the act of manipulating or altering information or data
tool
tool with two handles for gripping and manipulating objects
manipulation
encourage someone to say something by leading or manipulating
media
process of manipulating information to influence perception
control influence
have control over someone by charming or manipulating them

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  1. French:manipulateur, ...
  2. German:geschickt, ...
  3. Italian:abile, ...
  4. Spanish:hábil, ...
  5. Portuguese:habilidoso, ...
  6. Chinese:熟练的, ...
  7. Japanese:巧みに扱う, ...
  8. Arabic:ماهِر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְיוּמָן, ...
  10. Russian:умелый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вправний, ...
  12. Hindi:कुशल, ...
manipulate
məˈnɪpjəˌleɪt

Definition of manipulate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
actionsmove or operate something using hands
  • She manipulated the controls with precision.
handle maneuver operate
2.
behaviorinfluence or control someone for personal gain
  • He manipulated his friends to get what he wanted.
control influence maneuver
3.
deceptionTECH.alter data or information for deceitful purposesTECH.
  • They manipulate the financial records to evade taxes..
falsify
4.
medicalTECH.handle a body part for medical purposesTECH.
  • The therapist manipulated the joint to relieve pain.
maneuver operate
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Origin of manipulate

Latin, manus (hand) + plere (to fill)

Examples of manipulate in a sentence

  • They manipulated the levers to start the machine.
  • She manipulated the data to support her theory.
  • They manipulated the stock prices for profit.
  • Hackers manipulate the code to gain unauthorized access.
  • The company was caught trying to manipulate the data to mislead investors.
  • The doctor had to manipulate the limb to set the bone.

View all translations of manipulate

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  1. French:manipuler, influencer, ...
  2. German:bedienen, beeinflussen, ...
  3. Italian:manipolare, influenzare, ...
  4. Spanish:manipular, controlar, ...
  5. Portuguese:manipular, influenciar, ...
  6. Chinese:操作, 利用, ...
  7. Japanese:操作する, 操る, ...
  8. Arabic:حَرَّكَ, تلاعبَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְתַפְעֵל, לְתַמְרֵן, ...
  10. Russian:манипулировать, влиять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:маніпулювати, обробляти, ...
  12. Hindi:हाथ से चलाना, बहकाना, ...
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