manipulated

4 definitions • 4 examples

past simple and past participle of

to control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly:

Throughout her career she has very successfully manipulated the media.

The opposition leader accused government ministers of manipulating the statistics to suit themselves.

to control something using the hands:

The wheelchair is designed so that it is easy to manipulate.

to treat a part of the body, using the hands to push back bones into the correct position and put pressure on muscles:

The doctor manipulated the base of my spine and the pain disappeared completely.