manipulate
US /məˈnɪp.jə.leɪt/
UK /məˈnɪp.jə.leɪt/
1.
manipular, manusear
handle or control (a tool, mechanism, etc.), typically in a skillful manner
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He skillfully manipulated the controls of the drone.
Ele manipulou habilmente os controles do drone.
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The surgeon carefully manipulated the delicate instruments.
O cirurgião manipulou cuidadosamente os instrumentos delicados.
2.
manipular, influenciar
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.
Ela tentou manipulá-lo para que fizesse o que ela queria.
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The politician was accused of trying to manipulate public opinion.
O político foi acusado de tentar manipular a opinião pública.