Manipulate
Manipulate verb - To control or take advantage of by artful, unfair, or insidious means.
Speculate and manipulate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Speculate" instead a verb "Manipulate".
Speculate
Speculate verb - To form an opinion from little or no evidence.
Manipulate and speculate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Manipulate" instead a verb "Speculate".
Both words in one sentence
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Fan theories speculate Alessa cared for Lisa, and was using her to manipulate Harry into ceasing his search for Cheryl.
Source: The Caretaker - Some characters speculate that his powers actually managed to manipulate the True Neutral Eldritch Abomination that serves as Xanth's God and source of all magic, and that his luck also partially protects his many descendants as well.
Source: Winds of Destiny, Change
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