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MANIPULATE Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word manipulate. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word manipulate. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for MANIPULATE

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control
verb, nounv, n
noun

• power to direct or determine

• a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another

• (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc

• a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment

• the activity of managing or exerting control over something

• the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

• discipline in personal and social activities

• great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

• a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

• a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance

• the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.

verb

• exercise authoritative control or power over

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• handle and cause to function

• maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

• check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard

• place under restrictions; limit access to by law

• verify by using a duplicate register for comparison

• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

• have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

direct
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short

• straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action

• in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child

• moving from west to east on the celestial sphere; or--for planets--around the sun in the same direction as the Earth

• similar in nature or effect or relation to another quantity

• (of a current) flowing in one direction only

adverb

• without deviation

adjective satellite

• having no intervening persons, agents, conditions

• being an immediate result or consequence

• in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker

• lacking compromising or mitigating elements

verb

• command with authority

• intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

• guide the actors in (plays and films)

• govern or manage

• take somebody somewhere

• cause to go somewhere

• point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

• lead, as in the performance of a composition

• give directions to; point somebody into a certain direction

• specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public

• direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

• put an address on (an envelope)

• plan and direct (a complex undertaking)

exploit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a notable achievement

verb

• use or manipulate to one's advantage

• draw from; make good use of

• work excessively hard

guide
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone employed to conduct others

• someone who shows the way by leading or advising

• something that offers basic information or instruction

• a model or standard for making comparisons

• someone who can find paths through unexplored territory

• a structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something

verb

• direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

• take somebody somewhere

• be a guiding or motivating force or drive

• use as a guide

• pass over, across, or through

handle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

verb

• be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

• interact in a certain way

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• touch, lift, or hold with the hands

• handle effectively

• show and train

influence
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

• causing something without any direct or apparent effort

• a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do

• the effect of one thing (or person) on another

• one having power to influence another

verb

• have and exert influence or effect

• shape or influence; give direction to

• induce into action by using one's charm

manage
verbv
verb

• be successful; achieve a goal

• be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

• succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

• watch and direct

• achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods

• carry on or function

• handle effectively

maneuver
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a military training exercise

• a plan for attaining a particular goal

• a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill

• a move made to gain a tactical end

• an action aimed at evading an opponent

verb

• direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

• act in order to achieve a certain goal

• perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

mold
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the distinctive form in which a thing is made

• container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

• loose soil rich in organic matter

• the process of becoming mildewed

• a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter

• a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold

• a distinctive nature, character, or type

• sculpture produced by molding

verb

• form in clay, wax, etc

• become moldy; spoil due to humidity

• form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold

• make something, usually for a specific function

• fit tightly, follow the contours of

• shape or influence; give direction to

operate
verbv
verb

• direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

• perform as expected when applied

• handle and cause to function

• perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

• keep engaged

• perform surgery on

shape
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

• the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe

• the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance

• alternative names for the body of a human being

• a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept

• the visual appearance of something or someone

• the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')

• a perceptual structure

verb

• shape or influence; give direction to

• make something, usually for a specific function

• give shape or form to

steer
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an indication of potential opportunity

• castrated bull

verb

• direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

• direct (oneself) somewhere

• be a guiding or motivating force or drive

utilize
verbv
verb

• put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

• convert (from an investment trust to a unit trust)

wield
verbv
verb

• have and exercise

• handle effectively

cook
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone who cooks food

• English navigator who claimed the east coast of Australia for Britain and discovered several Pacific islands (1728-1779)

verb

• prepare a hot meal

• prepare for eating by applying heat

• transform and make suitable for consumption by heating

• tamper, with the purpose of deception

• transform by heating

fake
adjectiveadj
noun

• something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

• a person who makes deceitful pretenses

• (football) a deceptive move made by a football player

adjective satellite

• fraudulent; having a misleading appearance

• not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

verb

• make a copy of with the intent to deceive

• tamper, with the purpose of deception

• speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths

falsify
verbv
verb

• make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story

• tamper, with the purpose of deception

• prove false

• falsify knowingly

• insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby

fudge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• soft creamy candy

verb

• tamper, with the purpose of deception

• avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

misrepresent
verbv
verb

• represent falsely

• tamper, with the purpose of deception

rig
verb, nounv, n
noun

• gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise

• a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together

• formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel

• a set of clothing (with accessories)

• gear used in fishing

• a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses

• the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme

verb

• arrange the outcome of by means of deceit

• manipulate in a fraudulent manner

• connect or secure to

• equip with sails or masts

Best Hypernyms For MANIPULATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for manipulate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
handle influence cheat chisel control direct guide interact manage operate palm price regulate steer treat work
Phrases (2)
act uponcare for

Alternatives for CONTROL

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