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tamper

Syllabification: (tam·per)
Pronunciation: /ˈtampər/

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Definition of tamper

verb

  • 1 [no object] (tamper with) interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations:someone tampered with the brakes on my car
  • 2 [no object] (tamper with) exert a secret or corrupt influence upon (someone).

noun

  • a person or thing that tamps something down, especially a machine or tool for tamping down earth or ballast.

Derivatives

tamperer

noun

Origin:

mid 16th century (in the sense 'busy oneself to a particular end, machinate'): alteration of the verb temper

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