Meaning of manipulate
Definition of manipulate
tamper, with the purpose of deception; "Fudge the figures"; "cook the books"; "falsify the data"
manipulate in a fraudulent manner; "rig prices"
maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage; "She manipulates her boss"; "She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up"; "The teacher knew how to keep the class in line"; "she keeps in line"
treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed