Quick definitions from WordNet (manipulate)
▸ verb: influence or control shrewdly or deviously ("He manipulated public opinion in his favor")
▸ verb: treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed
▸ verb: hold something in one's hands and move it
▸ verb: control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage ("She manipulates her boss")
▸ verb: manipulate in a fraudulent manner
▸ verb: fake or falsify
▸ Also see manipulate
▸ verb: influence or control shrewdly or deviously ("He manipulated public opinion in his favor")
▸ verb: treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed
▸ verb: hold something in one's hands and move it
▸ verb: control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage ("She manipulates her boss")
▸ verb: manipulate in a fraudulent manner
▸ verb: fake or falsify
▸ Also see manipulate