v. Function: verb
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Synonyms: HANDLE 2, dispense, maneuver, ply, swing, wield
2 to control or play upon by artful, unfair, or insidious means FF1C; the sycophant cleverly manipulated his master FF1E;
Synonyms: beguile, exploit, finesse, jockey, maneuver, play; compare ENGINEER
Related Words: machinate, use; conduct, control, direct, engineer, manage