manipulate

verb

1. 1

   treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed

2. 2

   hold something in one's hands and move it

3. 3

   control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage

   She manipulates her boss

   She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up

4. 4

   manipulate in a fraudulent manner

   rig prices

5. 5

   influence or control shrewdly or deviously

   He manipulated public opinion in his favor

6. 6

   tamper, with the purpose of deception

   Fudge the figures

   cook the books