manipulate
US /məˈnɪp.jə.leɪt/
UK /məˈnɪp.jə.leɪt/
1.
manipuler, manier
handle or control (a tool, mechanism, etc.), typically in a skillful manner
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He skillfully manipulated the controls of the drone.
Il a habilement manipulé les commandes du drone.
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The surgeon carefully manipulated the delicate instruments.
Le chirurgien a soigneusement manipulé les instruments délicats.
2.
manipuler, influencer
control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously
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She tried to manipulate him into doing what she wanted.
Elle a essayé de le manipuler pour qu'il fasse ce qu'elle voulait.
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The politician was accused of trying to manipulate public opinion.
Le politicien a été accusé d'avoir tenté de manipuler l'opinion publique.