manipulate

/məˈnɪpjəˌleɪt/

influence or control shrewdly or deviously

中文释义：操纵；控制；影响

Politicians often manipulate public opinion through carefully crafted speeches.

政客们经常通过精心设计的演讲来操纵公众舆论。

The company was accused of manipulating financial data to mislead investors.

该公司被指控操纵财务数据以误导投资者。