manipulated

ma-nip-u-lat-ed · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Controlled or influenced someone or something skillfully, often unfairly or dishonestly.

  2. 2.

    Handled or operated something with skill.

  3. 3.

    Altered or presented information in a misleading way.

Related words

Antonyms: freed, liberated
See also: manipulate, manipulation, manipulative
Synonyms: controlled, exploited, influenced

Etymology

From Latin manipulus meaning "handful," from manus (hand).