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Raretampering
The correct spelling is tampering.
How to pronounce tampering
verb
Say it like: Tam-per-ing
The correct spelling is tampering. To make unauthorized or improper alterations, sometimes causing deliberate damage; to meddle (with something). For example: "The alarm had been tampered with and didn’t go off when it should have."
Usage Examples
“The alarm had been tampered with and didn’t go off when it should have.”
“Prosecutors argued that he would tamper with witnesses if bail was granted.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To make unauthorized or improper alterations, sometimes causing deliberate damage; to meddle (with something).
- 2.To try to influence someone, usually in an illegal or devious way; to try to deal (with someone).
- 3.To meddle (with something) in order to corrupt or pervert it.
- 4.To involve oneself (in a plot, scheme, etc.).
- 5.To attempt to practise or administer something (especially medicine) without sufficient knowledge or qualifications.
noun
- 1.The act of one who tampers.
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