Manipulated
Phony and manipulated are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Phony" instead an adjective "Manipulated".
Phony
Phony adjective - Being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud.
Manipulated and phony are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Manipulated" instead an adjective "Phony".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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When Betty and gang realize what she is being manipulated into doing, they try to trap the counterfeiters by handing over one of the phony bills, but are too dumb to suspect that the crooks are on to them when the woman inexplicably gives Betty a mere $20 bill.
Source: Counterfeit Cash
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