Manipulated: meaning, definitions and examples

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manipulated

 

[ məˈnɪpjʊˌleɪtɪd ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,988, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.