Manipulated: meaning, definitions and examples
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manipulated
[ məˈnɪpjʊˌleɪtɪd ]
influence behavior
Control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously.
Synonyms
control, exploit, influence, orchestrate
Examples of usage
- He was accused of manipulating his employees to work overtime without pay.
- The politician manipulated the media to portray himself in a positive light.
alter information
Handle or control (a tool, mechanism, etc.), typically in a skillful manner. Also, alter (data) or present (statistics) so as to mislead.
Synonyms
adjust, doctor, falsify, operate
Examples of usage
- She manipulated the settings on her camera to get the perfect shot.
- The company manipulated the financial data to show false profits.
psychological term
A person with a particular psychological trait, especially one that is considered to be aggressive or untrustworthy.
Synonyms
controller, deceiver, exploiter, schemer
Examples of usage
- He is a master manipulator, always getting his way through deceit and cunning.
Translations
Translations of the word "manipulated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 manipulado
🇮🇳 हेरफेर किया हुआ
🇩🇪 manipuliert
🇮🇩 dimanipulasi
🇺🇦 маніпульований
🇵🇱 manipulowany
🇯🇵 操作された
🇫🇷 manipulé
🇪🇸 manipulado
🇹🇷 manipüle edilmiş
🇰🇷 조작된
🇸🇦 تم التلاعب به
🇨🇿 manipulovaný
🇸🇰 manipulovaný
🇨🇳 被操纵的
🇸🇮 manipuliran
🇮🇸 manipuleruð
🇰🇿 манипуляцияланған
🇬🇪 მანიპულირებული
🇦🇿 manipulyasiya edilmiş
🇲🇽 manipulado
Word origin
The word 'manipulate' originated from the Latin word 'manipulatus', which means 'handled'. Over time, the term evolved to include the idea of controlling or influencing something or someone in a skillful or unfair manner. The concept of manipulation can be found in various fields, such as psychology, politics, and technology, where individuals or entities use tactics to achieve their desired outcomes.