manipulate
ma-nip-u-late
verb
To influence or control a person or situation unfairly or deviously.
"He tried to manipulate her into agreeing with his plan."
verb
To handle or control something skilfully, especially with the hands.
"The artist manipulated the clay into a beautiful form."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: keep in line, control, pull wires, pull strings, rig, misrepresent, falsify, fudge, cook, wangle, fake