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Meaning of manipulated
The primary meaning of the word "manipulated" is to influence or control someone or something in a clever or unfair way.
Etymology of manipulated
The word "manipulated" originates from the Latin words "manus" meaning hand and "plere" meaning to fill, with the prefix "manipul-" being derived from the Latin word "manipulus" meaning a handful
The word has been in use since the 17th century, initially referring to the act of handling or operating something with one's hands, and later expanding to include the sense of influencing or controlling someone or something
Synonyms
deceived
cheated
swindled
exploited
coerced
influenced
controlled
dominated
pressured
persuaded
induced
enticed
lured
tricked
duped
hoodwinked
bamboozled
fleeced
victimized
conned
finagled
wheedled
cajoled
bullied
intimidated
strong-armed
forced
constrained
compelled
manipulated
brainwashed
indoctrinated
conditioned
programmed
Definitions
- The word "manipulated" is defined by Oxford Languages as:
- + Influenced or controlled someone or something in a clever or unfair way
- + Changed or altered something, such as a piece of information or a situation, in order to achieve a particular goal or effect
- + Handled or operated something, such as a machine or a tool, with skill or expertise
Usage Examples
- The company's accounts had been manipulated to show a profit when in fact they were deeply in debt
- * She felt manipulated by her partner, who had been using guilt to control her
- * The data had been manipulated to support the researcher's theory
Antonyms
honest
truthful
sincere
genuine
authentic
transparent
straightforward
frank
open
direct
free
voluntary
willing
unforced
unconstrained
uncompelled
uncoerced
uninfluenced
uncontrolled
independent
self-determined
autonomous
spontaneous
natural
unaffected
unmanipulated
unbiased
impartial
objective
neutral