Definition of tamper

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tam·per ¹    (tmpr) KEY  

VERB:
tam·pered , tam·per·ing , tam·pers
VERB:
intr.

1. To interfere in a harmful manner: tried to tamper with the decedent's will; tampering with the timing mechanism of the safe.
2. To tinker with rashly or foolishly: Don't tamper with my feelings.
3. To engage in improper or secret dealings, as in an effort to influence: tamper with a jury. See Synonyms at interfere.

VERB:
tr.

To alter improperly.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Probably alteration of temper

OTHER FORMS:
tamper·er (Noun)

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