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tamper

Pronunciation: /ˈtampə/

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Definition of tamper

verb

[no object] (tamper with)
  • interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations:someone tampered with the brakes of my car

noun

  • 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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