MANIPULATES Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

manipulates

verb

present tense third-person singular of manipulate

as in exploits

to control or take advantage of by artful, unfair, or insidious means the con man would slyly manipulate the emotions of his marks in order to win their sympathy and trust

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as in manages

to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently spin doctors manipulating the data to make it seem more favorable to their preferred candidates

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in negotiates

to plan out usually with subtle skill or care manipulated the schedule of presidential primaries so that the choice of the party elders would win the nomination

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Russia uses large numbers of missiles and drones to overwhelm Ukraine's air defenses and exploits weather conditions such as dense fog and cloud cover to make interceptions harder, the Ukrainian air force said.

Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Russia uses large numbers of missiles and drones to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses and exploits weather conditions such as dense fog and cloud cover to make interceptions harder, the Ukrainian air force said.

Barry Hatton, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024

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