tampering
/'tæmpəriɳ/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The act of altering something secretly or improperly: "Tampering" refers to the action of interfering with or making unauthorized changes to something, often in a secretive or dishonest way, with the intent to damage, falsify, or influence improperly.
Usage
The word "tampering" is used to describe an illicit or unauthorized act of interference. It is commonly associated with legal, technical, or security contexts where the integrity of an object, system, or process is compromised. It is often used with prepositions like "with" (e.g., tampering with evidence).
Examples
- Noun:
- The investigation revealed evidence of tampering with the security footage.
- Tampering with a jury is a serious criminal offense.
- The product was recalled due to fears of package tampering.
Advanced Usage
"Witness tampering": A specific legal term for the crime of attempting to influence a witness's testimony improperly.
- The defendant was charged with witness tampering.
"Evidence tampering": The act of altering, concealing, or destroying evidence relevant to an investigation or legal proceeding.
- He was found guilty of evidence tampering.
Variants and Related Words
Tamper (verb): To interfere with or alter something improperly.
- It is illegal to tamper with an electric meter.
Tamper-proof (adjective): Designed to prevent unauthorized interference or alteration.
- The medicine bottle has a tamper-proof seal.
Synonyms
- Interference: The action of interfering or becoming involved in a situation without invitation.
- Falsification: The action of altering information or evidence so as to mislead.
- Meddling: Interfering in something that is not one's concern.
Related Phrases
- Tamper with: To interfere with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
- Someone had tampered with the lock on the door.
Noun
- the act of altering something secretly or improperly