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    Manipular (en. Manipulate)

    /maniˈpular/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To act on something cunningly to control or influence its development.
    The president tried to manipulate public opinion.
    El presidente intentó manipular la opinión pública.
    To handle an object with skillful hands.
    The artist can manipulate clay with great skill.
    El artista puede manipular la arcilla con gran destreza.
    To alter the outcomes of something for one's own benefit.
    It was discovered that the runner had manipulated the competition data.
    Se descubrió que el corredor había manipulado los datos de la competición.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'manipulāre', which means 'to handle with the hands'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to manipulate someone
    To exert control or influence over a person using deceptive tactics.
    manipular a alguien
    to manipulate information
    To modify or distort data to give a different impression.
    manipular información
    to manipulate emotions
    To influence someone's feelings to achieve a specific goal.
    manipular emociones

    Related Words

    manipulation
    The action of manipulating. Control or influence over something or someone.
    manipulación
    manipulator
    Someone who manipulates; a person who exercises control over others in a deceptive manner.
    manipulador
    maneuvering
    The act of manipulating in a deceptive or unethical way.
    manipuleo

    Slang Meanings

    Pulling the strings
    She knew how to pull the strings at her job.
    Ella sabía cómo tirar de los hilos en su trabajo.
    Playing with the mind
    I don't like it when they play with my mind like he does.
    No me gusta que jueguen con mi mente como lo hace él.