Pronunciation: /ˈtæmpər wɪð/
noun a person who tampers with something
A1 I heard that someone tried to tamper with the lock on the door.
A2 It is important not to tamper with the evidence at a crime scene.
B1 The company discovered that an employee was trying to tamper with the financial records.
B2 The hackers attempted to tamper with the security system, but were unsuccessful.
C1 The government official was caught trying to tamper with the election results.
C2 The scientist was accused of tampering with the results of the experiment to fit his hypothesis.
verb to interfere with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations
A1 Do not tamper with the thermostat settings.
A2 It is important not to tamper with evidence at a crime scene.
B1 The mechanic warned me not to tamper with the engine of my car.
B2 The security system is designed to prevent anyone from tampering with it.
C1 The hacker attempted to tamper with the company's financial records.
C2 It is a serious offense to tamper with classified government documents.
formal It is a serious offense to tamper with evidence in a criminal investigation.
informal I wouldn't tamper with that machine if I were you, it's very delicate.
slang Don't even think about tampering with my phone, I'll know if you do.
figurative She refused to let anyone tamper with her emotions after the breakup.
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