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manipulate

/məˈnɪpjuleɪt/
Word
Definition

To manipulate something means to skillfully or unfairly control or affect it.

Example Sentence

The doctor manipulated the data to make it look like the cure was working.

Source: 4000 Essential English Words - Book 4

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