ಅರ್ಥ : Influence or control shrewdly or deviously.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
He manipulated public opinion in his favor.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : pull strings, pull wires
ಅರ್ಥ : Hold something in one's hands and move it.
ಅರ್ಥ : Maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
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.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : control, keep in line
ಅರ್ಥ : Treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed.