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Synonyms for Manipulate (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (fake or falsify):
cook, fake, falsify, fudge, misrepresent, wangle

WordNet sense 2 (influence or control shrewdly or deviously):
pull strings, pull wires

WordNet sense 3 (manipulate in a fraudulent manner):
rig

WordNet sense 4 (control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage):
control, keep in line


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