Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tam-per]
- /ˈtæm pər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [tam-per]
- /ˈtæm pər/
Definitions of tampering word
- verb without object tampering to meddle, especially for the purpose of altering, damaging, or misusing (usually followed by with): Someone has been tampering with the lock. 1
- verb without object tampering to make changes in something, especially in order to falsify (usually followed by with): to tamper with official records. 1
- verb without object tampering to engage secretly or improperly in something. 1
- verb without object tampering to engage in underhand or corrupt dealings, especially in order to influence improperly (usually followed by with): Any lawyer who tries to tamper with a jury should be disbarred. 1
- noun tampering the act or an instance of interfering or meddling with something, esp so it no longer works or it works differently 0
- noun tampering the act or an instance of using corrupt practices such as bribery or blackmail in an attempt to influence someone 0
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Origin of tampering
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; probably variant of temper (v.)
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Parts of speech for Tampering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tampering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
tampering usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tampering
adj tampering
- inquisitorial — of or relating to an inquisitor or inquisition.
- investigative — to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
- kibitzing — to act as a kibitzer.
- meddlesome — given to meddling; interfering; intrusive.
- curious — eager to learn; inquisitive
noun tampering
- interference — an act, fact, or instance of interfering.
- interposition — the act or fact of interposing or the condition of being interposed.
- intermeddling — Present participle of intermeddle.
- meddlesomeness — The qualities of being meddlesome; officiousness, intrusiveness.
adjective tampering
- disquisitive — Relating to disquisition; fond of discussion or investigation; inquisitive.
- obstructive — to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass: Debris obstructed the road.
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