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tampering

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tam·per 1  (tmpr)
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.]
tamper·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.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.tampering - the act of altering something secretly or improperlytampering - the act of altering something secretly or improperly
meddling
change of state - the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics
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