Definitions:

1. In legal and security contexts, refers to the unlawful or unauthorized alteration of important documents, machines, or systems. VERB
   • Tampering with voting machines is a serious crime and can result in severe penalties.
2. Refers to altering something in a way that will cause harm, make it malfunction, or otherwise compromise its integrity. VERB
   • The investigators found evidence that someone had tampered with the evidence, raising concerns about the integrity of the case.
3. To meddle or interfere with something, typically with the intention of altering or damaging it in some way. VERB
   • Someone tampered with the documents on my desk
   • Someone tampered with the lock on the door, making it difficult to open.

Synonyms:

• alter
• fiddle
• fool
• infringe
• invade
• meddle
• modify
• monkey
• tamp
• tresspass
• vary

NearBy Words:

• tampere
• tampering