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Monopolize vs Manipulate - What's the difference?

monopolize | manipulate |

In transitive terms the difference between monopolize and manipulate

is that monopolize is (dominate) To dominate or to get total control of something by excluding everyone else while manipulate is to influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something.

monopolize

English

Alternative forms

* monopolise

Verb

(monopoliz)
  • (senseid)To have a monopoly on something
  • (senseid)To dominate or to get total control of something by excluding everyone else
  • ::* "Teachers try not to let any one student monopolize a class discussion. "

    Synonyms

    * hog * corner * take over * dominate

    manipulate

    English

    Verb

    (manipulat)
  • To move, arrange or operate something using the hands
  • To influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something
  • (medicine) To handle and move a body part, either as an examination or for a therapeutic purpose
  • See also

    * pedipulate ----