manipulated

Definitions

Handled or controlled in a skillful manner, often with the hands.

Controlled or influenced a person or situation cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously.

Altered or tampered with data or information, typically to deceive or achieve a desired result.

Examples

The data was carefully manipulated to support the researcher's hypothesis.

He felt that his emotions were being manipulated by his opponent during the debate.

Synonyms

influenced exploited maneuvered controlled coerced schemed managed

Antonyms

supported guided respected left alone encouraged empowered assisted