Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tampering

Noun
/ˈtæmpərɪŋ/
Definition
Interfering with something in a harmful or unauthorized manner.
Examples
  • He was accused of tampering with evidence in the investigation.
  • The tampering of the documents led to serious legal consequences.
  • She noticed tampering in her online account settings.
Meaning
The act of altering, meddling with, or manipulating something, often in a way that is illegal or unethical.
Synonyms
  • interference
  • manipulation
  • alteration
  • meddling
  • fiddling