Hyphenation of manipulate

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word manipulate? This word can be hyphenated and contains 4 syllables as shown below.

ma-nip-u-late

Definitions of manipulate:

1.
Influence or control shrewdly or deviously
He manipulated public opinion in his favor
2.
Hold something in one's hands and move it
3.
Tamper, with the purpose of deception
Fudge the figures Cook the books Falsify the data
4.
Manipulate in a fraudulent manner
Rig prices
5.
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
6.
Treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed

Synonyms of manipulate:

verbpull strings, pull wires, influence, act upon, work
verb handle, palm
verb fudge, fake, falsify, cook, wangle, misrepresent, cheat, chisel
verb rig, price
verbkeep in line, control, interact
verb treat, care for

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