manipulates

1. influence or control shrewdly or deviouslyExamples: "He manipulated public opinion in his favor"Synonyms: manipulate, pull strings, pull wires

2. hold something in one's hands and move itSynonyms: manipulate

3. tamper, with the purpose of deceptionExamples: "Fudge the figures"; "cook the books"; "falsify the data"Synonyms: cook, fake, falsify, fudge, manipulate, misrepresent, wangle

4. manipulate in a fraudulent mannerExamples: "rig prices"Synonyms: manipulate, rig

5. control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantageExamples: "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"Synonyms: control, keep in line, manipulate

6. treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposedSynonyms: manipulate