manipulate (v)
pull strings (v)
pull wires (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 41
def influence or control shrewdly or deviously
examples He manipulated public opinion in his favor
Frame - 8 Somebody ----s something
Frame - 9 Somebody ----s somebody
Outgoing links
Hypernym influence, act upon, work
Derivationally related form manipulate → manipulative; manipulate → manipulation
Incoming links
Derivationally related form manipulative → manipulate; manipulation → manipulate
Hyponym influence, act upon, work

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