Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tamper
verb
/ˈtæmpər/
Definition
To interfere with something in a way that alters or damages it.
Examples
- He tried to tamper with the evidence to mislead the investigation.
- Do not tamper with the settings without consulting the manual.
- She was caught tampering with the school’s grading system.
Meaning
Tamper means to touch or change something without permission, often in a harmful or unauthorized way.
Synonyms
- interfere
- mess with
- alter
- manipulate
- fiddle
