manipulate

verb

Pronunciation: /məˈnɪp.jʊ.leɪt/ / /məˈnɪp.jə.leɪt/

Etymology: Back-formation from manipulation.

To move, arrange or operate something using the hands
To influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something
“manipulate data”
“The software can manipulate images easily.”
To handle and move a body part, either as an examination or for a therapeutic purpose
To influence or control someone in order to achieve a specific purpose, especially one that is unknown to the one being manipulated and beneficial to the manipulator; to use
“cleverly manipulate”
“She knew how to manipulate people to get her way.”
To use the hands, especially in scientific experiments.