manipulate
US /məˈnɪp.jə.leɪt/
UK /məˈnɪp.jə.leɪt/
1.
manipuleren, bedienen
handle or control (a tool, mechanism, etc.), typically in a skillful manner
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He skillfully manipulated the controls of the drone.
Hij manipuleerde behendig de bedieningselementen van de drone.
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The surgeon carefully manipulated the delicate instruments.
De chirurg manipuleerde voorzichtig de delicate instrumenten.
2.
manipuleren, beïnvloeden
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.
Ze probeerde hem te manipuleren om te doen wat zij wilde.
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The politician was accused of trying to manipulate public opinion.
De politicus werd ervan beschuldigd de publieke opinie te manipuleren.