English to English
verb
- influence or control shrewdly or deviously
He manipulated public opinion in his favor.
source: WordNet 3.0
- hold something in one's hands and move it
source: WordNet 3.0
- tamper, with the purpose of deception
Fudge the figures.
Cook the books.
Falsify the data.
source: WordNet 3.0
- manipulate in a fraudulent manner
Rig prices.
source: WordNet 3.0
- control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage
She manipulates her boss.
She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up.
The teacher knew how to keep the class in line.
She keeps in line.
source: WordNet 3.0
- treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed
source: WordNet 3.0
- To treat, work, or operate with the hands, especially when knowledge and dexterity are required; to manage in hand work; to handle; as, to manipulate scientific apparatus.
source: Webster 1913
- To use the hands in dexterous operations; to do hand work; specifically, to manage the apparatus or instruments used in scientific work, or in artistic or mechanical processes; also, specifically, to use the hand in mesmeric operations.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
verb
- [manípiulet] Mamahalà
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
