Manipulating: meaning, definitions and examples
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manipulating
[ mษหnษชpjสleษชtษชล ]
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Manipulating means to handle or control in a skillful manner, especially for deceptive purposes. It involves altering or influencing in order to achieve a desired outcome.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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manipulating |
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control |
Applies to exerting power or authority over someone or something. Can be neutral or contextually judged based on intent and impact.
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influence |
Refers to having an impact on someone's decisions, opinions, or behavior. It can be used in both positive and negative scenarios but doesn't inherently carry negative connotations.
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handle |
Used for dealing with or managing situations, objects, or responsibilities, often in a way that is skillful or effective. Generally neutral or positive.
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Examples of usage
- He was accused of manipulating the data to support his hypothesis.
- The company was caught manipulating the stock prices for personal gain.
Translations
Translations of the word "manipulating" in other languages:
๐ต๐น manipulando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเฅเคฐเคซเฅเคฐ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช manipulierend
๐ฎ๐ฉ memanipulasi
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐะฝัะฟัะปัะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ manipulowanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆไฝใใ (ใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท manipulant
๐ช๐ธ manipulando
๐น๐ท manipรผle etmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์กฐ์ํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชูุงุนุจ
๐จ๐ฟ manipulace
๐ธ๐ฐ manipulรกcia
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็บต (cฤozรฒng)
๐ธ๐ฎ manipuliranje
๐ฎ๐ธ stjรณrna
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะฝะธะฟัะปััะธั ะถะฐัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแฃแแแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ manipulyasiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ manipulando
Etymology
The word 'manipulating' originated from the Latin word 'manipulatus', which means 'handled'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass not only physical handling but also skillful control or influence, particularly in a deceitful or cunning manner.
See also: manipulably, manipulation, manipulations, manipulative.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #13,996, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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