manipulating
[/məˈnɪpjuleɪtɪŋ/]
verb (present participle/gerund)
manipulando
1. controlling or handling something skillfully
The surgeon is manipulating the instruments with precision.
O cirurgião está manipulando os instrumentos com precisão.
2. influencing or controlling someone through cunning or devious means
He was accused of manipulating the election results.
Ele foi acusado de manipular os resultados das eleições.
3. altering, managing, or presenting information in a misleading way
The company was caught manipulating data to show better profits.
A empresa foi descoberta manipulando dados para mostrar lucros maiores.
4. moving or operating something by hand
Manipulating the controls requires practice and skill.
Manipular os controles requer prática e habilidade.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'manipular' carries strong negative connotations when referring to people, often suggesting deception or dishonesty. In American English, the term is frequently used in media criticism and political discourse. The word has become increasingly common in digital and social media contexts, particularly regarding information manipulation and 'fake news'.
NYC Slang
playing someone / running game / moving the pieces
Related Idioms & Phrases
manipulating behind the scenes
manipulating strings (like a puppet master)
manipulating public opinion
manipulating the narrative
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