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How to sign: control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage
"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"; "she keeps in line";
Similiar / Same: control, manipulate
Categories: interact
Within this category: handle, ingratiate, tease