manipulate

Do not reveal information about things to come, especially if NTIs have a reasonable ability to manipulate said events.

Even satisfied customers get turned off, thinking the company is trying to manipulate them.

The charity welcomed the platform's efforts but called on Roblox to "ensure they deliver change for children in practice and prevent adult perpetrators from targeting and manipulating young users."

Earlier that day, markets analyst Edwin Dorsey published a report External link warning Pheton was likely “being manipulated by overseas stock manipulation groups and is at risk of a near-term, severe stock collapse.”

They may think the business is trying to manipulate them, and will be less likely to buy from it or recommend it in the future.