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tamper
to interfere with something without permission, often to alter or damage it
Synonyms
- meddle
- interfere
- tinker
tamper in a sentence
Someone had clearly messed with the lock, because the door swung open at the slightest push.
Investigators suspected an employee had tampered with the vending machine to get himself free snacks.
Where it comes from
From Latin temperare 'to mix, meddle with'
Memory hook
Someone trying to TAMPER with a lock is up to no good.
Read it in context
- The Slanted Signature Narrative