verb
1.
Synonyms: handle 2, dispense, maneuver, ply, swing, wield
2.
to control or play upon by artful, unfair, or insidious means
the sycophant cleverly manipulated his master
Synonyms: beguile, exploit, finesse, jockey, maneuver, play; compare engineer
Related Word: machinate, use; conduct, control, direct, engineer, manage