manipulate

verb
1. handle or control (a tool, mechanism, etc.), typically in a skillful manner.
- he manipulated the dials of the set
- similar - operate/handle/work/control
1. alter, edit, or move (text or data) on a computer.
- the pupils can manipulate the data or screen image
1. examine or treat (a part of the body) by feeling or moving it with the hand.
- this system of healing is based on manipulating the ligaments of the spine
- similar - massage/rub/
1. control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly or unscrupulously.
- the masses were deceived and manipulated by a tiny group
- similar - exploit/control/influence
1. alter or present (data) so as to mislead.
- nations may still be able to manipulate their own data
- similar - falsify/dig/distort
daily script
1. STAR TREK: NEMESIS by John Logan - Life. Glorious in its many forms. The biological pulse finding its way heroically through the cold manipulation of science.
- We see laser splicing and biological manipulation on the molecular level.
1. THX 1138 Screenplay by George Lucas and Walter Murch - He manipulates two mechanical hands working on the disassembled body of a chrome policemen.
2. HANNIBAL - On the back of her dress. Where we see the print of a square box, as Starling's hand manipulate a small knot through the dress. Next to it we see the print of a pistol under the dress.