manipulate

Syllabification: (ma·nip·u·late)

Definition of manipulate

[with object]

1handle or control (a tool, mechanism, etc.), typically in a skillful manner:he manipulated the dials of the set
alter, edit, or move (text or data) on a computer.
examine or treat (a part of the body) by feeling or moving it with the hand:a system of healing based on manipulating the ligaments of the spine

2control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously:the masses were deceived and manipulated by a tiny group
alter (data) or present (statistics) so as to mislead.

Derivatives

early 19th century: back-formation from earlier manipulation, from Latin manipulus 'handful'

Definition of manipulate in the British & World English dictionary