manipulate (v)
keep in line (v)
control#6 (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 37
def control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage
examples She manipulates her boss
She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up
The teacher knew how to keep the class in line
she keeps in line
Frame - 8 Somebody ----s something
Frame - 9 Somebody ----s somebody
Outgoing links
Hypernym interact
Derivationally related form control → controller
Derivationally related form control → control
Derivationally related form manipulate → manipulative; manipulate → manipulation
Hyponym tease; handle; ingratiate
Incoming links
Derivationally related form manipulative → manipulate; manipulation → manipulate
Derivationally related form control → control
Derivationally related form controller → control
Hypernym tease; handle; ingratiate
Hyponym interact

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