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Synonyms & Similar Words
influencing
controlling
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handling
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orchestrating
engineering
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pressuring
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Meaning of Manipulating
The primary meaning of "Manipulating" is to influence or control someone or something in a clever or unfair way.
Definitions
- to influence or control someone or something in a clever or unfair way
- * to handle or use something skillfully or cleverly
- * to alter or distort something, such as information or a situation, for a particular purpose
Etymology of Manipulating
The word "Manipulating" originates from the Latin word "manus," meaning hand, and "plere," meaning to fill, with the suffix "-ulate" added to form the verb "manipulare," meaning to handle.
The word has been used in English since the 17th century, initially in the context of handling or managing something, and later taking on the connotation of influencing or controlling someone or something in a clever or unfair way.
Example Uses
- The company was accused of manipulating the market by spreading false information about their competitors.
- * She was manipulating her father into giving her the car by playing on his emotions.
- * The politician was manipulating the data to make it seem like the economy was improving.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
respecting
following
obeying
complying
cooperating
assisting
supporting
helping
facilitating
enabling
empowering
liberating
freeing
releasing
allowing
permitting
accepting
tolerating
enduring
suffering