Keep and Manipulate

Keep

Keep verb - To mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony.

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Manipulate and keep are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Manipulate" instead a verb "Keep".

Nearby Words: keeping, keeper

Manipulate verb - To control or take advantage of by artful, unfair, or insidious means.

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Keep and manipulate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Keep" instead a verb "Manipulate".

humanity	keep humanity	manipulate humanity
mind	keep mind	manipulate mind
character	keep character	manipulate character
power	keep power	manipulate power
Other words: people, body, children, time, way, characters, world, anyone, everyone, humans, friends, powers, enemies, memories.

Another member of her own crew admits this fact makes her easy to manipulate and keep in line.

Source: Desperately Craves Affection
In Breaking Dawn, Leah calls Bella out on some of her more selfish actions in trying to manipulate and keep Jacob with her despite knowing full well how much it hurts Jacob to be around her knowing that she's chosen to die and become an undead monstrosity with Edward over a life with him.

Source: Strawman Has a Point
Wounded Gazelle Gambit: Anna had Lisa injured and blamed the Fifth Column for the attack in order to manipulate Tyler and keep him close.

Source: Series / V (2009)

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