manipulate
BrE /ˈmænɪpjʊleɪt/ AmE /ˈmænɪpjəˌleet/
verb en → es
past manipulated pp manipulated ing manipulating
to control or influence someone or something in a clever and unfair way, especially to get what you want
manipular, manipulación
- manipulate somebody/something into doing sth
Collocations manipulate public opinion · manipulate the truth
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The politician manipulated public opinion to win the election.
El político manipuló la opinión pública para ganar las elecciones.
to handle or work with something, especially in a skillful way
manipular, manejar
- manipulate an object
Collocations manipulate data · manipulate a machine
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She manipulated the clay to make a vase.
Ella manipuló la arcilla para hacer un jarrón.
Phrasal verbs
sacar algo a alguien manipulándolo
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He manipulated the truth out of his opponent.
Él sacó la verdad de su oponente manipulándola.
sacar algo a alguien manipulándolo
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She manipulated the information from her colleague.
Ella sacó la información de su colega manipulándola.