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Verb Concept
EN
manipulate  keep in line  control
EN
Control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage WordNet 3.0
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Control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage WordNet 3.0
Maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage Open English WordNet
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. Wiktionary
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She manipulates her boss WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
The teacher knew how to keep the class in line WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
She keeps in line WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
IS A
interact
HAS KIND
handle
ingratiate
tease
DERIVATION
control
restrainer
manipulation
manipulative
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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manipulate, keep in line, control
Wiktionary
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manipulate
VerbAtlas
MANAGE va:0384f

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