Tampering: meaning, definitions and examples
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tampering
[ ˈtæmpərɪŋ ]
criminal activity
To tamper means to interfere with something in order to cause damage, make unauthorized alterations, or distort the original state. It often involves manipulating or meddling with evidence, machinery, documents, or data.
Synonyms
alter, interfere, manipulate, meddle
Examples of usage
- Someone has been tampering with the security cameras in the building.
- The tampering of the election results led to widespread controversy.
- If you are caught tampering with the evidence, you will face serious consequences.
Translations
Translations of the word "tampering" in other languages:
🇵🇹 adulteração
🇮🇳 छेड़छाड़
🇩🇪 Manipulation
🇮🇩 pemalsuan
🇺🇦 підробка
🇵🇱 manipulacja
🇯🇵 改ざん
🇫🇷 manipulation
🇪🇸 manipulación
🇹🇷 manipülasyon
🇰🇷 조작
🇸🇦 تلاعب
🇨🇿 manipulace
🇸🇰 manipulácia
🇨🇳 篡改
🇸🇮 manipulacija
🇮🇸 fölsun
🇰🇿 жалғандық
🇬🇪 მანიპულაცია
🇦🇿 manipulyasiya
🇲🇽 manipulación
Word origin
The word 'tamper' originated from the Middle English word 'tamperen', which meant to meddle or touch something without permission. It has evolved over time to encompass a broader meaning of interference or manipulation. The negative connotations associated with tampering stem from its association with deceit, fraud, and criminal activities.