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