Manipulate
/məˈnɪp.jʊ.leɪt/noun
To handle, control, or influence a person or situation cleverly or unscrupulously.
Did you know?The root of 'manipulate' is tied to ancient practices of handcrafting, which were often shrouded in magical and ritualistic significance.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*manu-
“hand”
Latin
Latin
manipulus
“a handful or a handful of grain, indicating the act of handling”
Late Latin
Latin
manipulare
“to handle or control with the hands”
Old French
Old French
manipuler
“to handle or manage, especially in a skilled manner”
Early Modern English
English
manipulate
“to skillfully handle or influence, often with a hint of deceit or control”
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