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Synonyms & Antonyms of manipulated
(Entry 1 of 2)
as in doctored, engineered
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for manipulated
- counterfeit,
- deceptive,
- forged,
- fraudulent,
- misleading,
- phony
- (also phoney)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for manipulated
manipulated
verb
past tense of manipulate
Synonyms & Antonyms of manipulated (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to control or take advantage of by artful, unfair, or insidious means
- the con man would slyly manipulate the emotions of his marks in order to win their sympathy and trust
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2
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
- spin doctors manipulating the data to make it seem more favorable to their preferred candidates
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- controlled,
- micromanaged,
- ran
- (also chiefly dialectal run),
- regulated
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3
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care
- manipulated the schedule of presidential primaries so that the choice of the party elders would win the nomination
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“Manipulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manipulated. Accessed 22 Jan. 2022.
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