TAMPER


Meaning of TAMPER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈtam-pər ]

intransitive verb

( tam·pered ; tam·per·ing -p(ə-)riŋ)

Etymology: probably from Middle French temprer to temper, mix, meddle — more at temper

Date: 1567

1. : to carry on underhand or improper negotiations (as by bribery)

2.

a. : to interfere so as to weaken or change for the worse — used with with

did not want to tamper with tradition

b. : to try foolish or dangerous experiments — used with with

c. : to render something harmful or dangerous by altering its structure or composition

was charged with tamper ing with consumer products

• tam·per·er -pər-ər noun

• tam·per·proof ˈtam-pər-ˌprüf adjective

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