[ mə'nɪpjʊleɪt ]
■ verb
1》 handle or control with dexterity.
2》 examine or treat (a part of the body) by feeling or moving it with the hand.
3》 control or influence cleverly or unscrupulously.
4》 alter or present (data) so as to mislead.
Derivatives
manipulability noun
manipulable adjective
manipulatable adjective
manipulation noun
manipulator noun
manipulatory adjective
Origin
C19: back-form. from earlier manipulation (C18), from L. manipulus 'handful'.