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manipuler

manipulate, handle

verb mah-nee-poo-LEH Less Common
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Origin: Latin manipulus

Usage Note

Manipuler means both to physically handle an object (manipuler des produits chimiques, to handle chemicals) and to psychologically manipulate someone. The negative connotation is strong when applied to people. The noun manipulation and the adjective manipulateur (manipulative) are common in both senses.

Examples

"Elle manipule ses collègues pour avancer."

Natural Translation

She manipulates her colleagues to get ahead.

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