manipulate
Cross references: 1. handle ma.nip.u.late \m*-'nip-y*-.la-t\ \-.la-t-iv\ \-.la-t-*r\ \-l*-.to-r-e-, -.to.r-\ vt [back-formation fr. manipulation] 1: to treat or operate with the hands or by mechanical means esp. with ski ll 2a: to manage or utilize skillfully 2b: to control or play upon by artful, unfair, or insidious means esp. to one's own advantage 3: to change by artful or unfair means so as to serve one's purpose : MDOCTOR - ma.nip.u.la.tive aj