tam·per 1 (t m p r)v. tam·pered, tam·per·ing, tam·pers v.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. v.tr. To alter improperly. [Probably alteration of temper.] tam per·er n. |
| tamp·er 2 (tmpr) n. A neutron reflector in an atomic bomb that also delays the expansion of the exploding material, making possible a longer-lasting, more energetic, and more efficient explosion. |
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