manipulate

To move, arrange or operate something using the hands

To influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something

manipulate data

The software can manipulate images easily.

To handle and move a body part, either as an examination or for a therapeutic purpose

To influence or control someone in order to achieve a specific purpose, especially one that is unknown to the one being manipulated and beneficial to the manipulator; to use

cleverly manipulate

She knew how to manipulate people to get her way.

To use the hands, especially in scientific experiments.