Meaning of the German Word "Manipulieren"

manipulieren

brainwash

To force someone to accept beliefs by using pressure.

Example Sentence

Manche Sekten versuchen, ihre Mitglieder gezielt zu manipulieren.

Other Meanings of This Word

To control or influence someone or something cleverly or unfairly.

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Definition: To force someone to accept beliefs by using pressure.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "manipulieren"?

C1

What grammatical category does "manipulieren" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "manipulieren" belong to?

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