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manipulates

VERB

maneuver, handle physically

Synonyms

STRONGEST

employ shape wield

STRONG

feel finger form manage mold operate ply swing thumb use work

Antonyms

STRONG

destroy idle

WEAK

leave alone

VERB

change to suit one's desire

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exploit handle influence maneuver shape

STRONG

beguile conduct control direct engineer finagle guide jockey machinate massage mold negotiate play steer upstage use

WEAK

finesse play games pull strings pull wires push around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

neglect

STRONG

abandon leave leave alone misguide mislead

Example Sentences

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As Roderigo, whom Iago manipulates like a bored puppeteer idly pulling the strings, Daniel Velez is idiotically gullible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The Rams star quarterback manipulates opposing players with his eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Spoofing manipulates that system, causing the affected ship to send a fake, or even nonsensical, location -- meaning that ships could appear to be on land in Iran or the Emirates.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

Konan, Mark explains how the 5–4 decision manipulates commonly understood definitions of “miscarriage” and “loss” in order to afford immunity to the U.S.

From Slate • Feb. 26, 2026

The ease with which he manipulates words is his greatest talent.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins