Synonyms for

Manipulated

Verb / mʌˈnɪpjʌˌleɪtɪd / Another word for manipulated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

controlled orchestrated engineered influenced

Informal

swayed tricked duped hoodwinked played

Literary

coaxed wrested guided

Antonyms

honest direct open straightforward transparent genuine sincere

Common collocations

  • manipulated data
  • manipulated evidence
  • manipulated the situation
  • manipulated the market
  • manipulated people
  • manipulated the results
  • manipulated the system

Word family

noun manipulation
verb manipulate
adjective manipulative
adverb manipulatively

Usage note

The word 'manipulated' often carries a negative connotation, implying unfair or unethical control. It can be used in neutral contexts, such as 'manipulated data', but is frequently associated with deception.

Example sentences

  1. The magician manipulated the cards to perform a trick.
  2. The company manipulated their financial records to hide their losses.
  3. The coach manipulated the team's strategy to win the game.
  4. The artist manipulated the clay into a sculpture.
  5. The spy manipulated the enemy's information to gain an advantage.

Quotes

  • I am not a manipulative person, and I don't want to be seen as that. - Taylor Swift
  • Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first. - Ronald Reagan
  • Advertising is about manipulation and I don't think there's anyone out there who would disagree with that. - Jeff Goodby

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