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manipulate

The word “manipulate” has 4 syllables: ma-nip-u-late

It's pronounced as /məˈnɪp.jə.leɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for manipulate?

In the thesaurus, “manipulate” has 95 synonyms and 21 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for manipulate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for manipulate

Antonyms for manipulate

Meanings of manipulate

  • verb
    1. To move, arrange or operate something using the hands.
    2. To influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something.
    3. To handle and move a body part, either as an examination or for a therapeutic purpose.
    4. To influence or control someone in order to achieve a specific purpose, especially one that is unknown to the one being manipulated and beneficial to the manipulator; to use.
    5. To use the hands, especially in scientific experiments.

Example Sentences

  • He tried to manipulate the results to favor his own interests.
  • Skilled politicians know how to manipulate public opinion.
  • The magician appeared to manipulate objects with invisible strings.
  • She learned how to manipulate the software to create stunning effects.
  • They accused the company of trying to manipulate market prices.

On this page you'll find 116 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to manipulate, such as: abandon, address, arrange, beguile, blow, bluff, bobble.

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