ಅರ್ಥ : Influence or control shrewdly or deviously.
							ಉದಾಹರಣೆ : 
							He manipulated public opinion in his favor.
							
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : pull strings, pull wires
ಅರ್ಥ : Hold something in one's hands and move it.
ಅರ್ಥ : Maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage.
							ಉದಾಹರಣೆ : 
							She manipulates her boss.
							She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up.
							The teacher knew how to keep the class in line.
							She keeps in line.
							
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : control, keep in line
ಅರ್ಥ : Treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed.