tampered; tampering
ˈtam-p(ə-)riŋ
; tampers
1
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 tampering with consumer products
2
a
: to carry on underhand or improper negotiations (as by bribery)
b
: to inflict physical harm, threats, intimidation, or corrupt persuasion with the goal of influencing or preventing a witness's testimony : to engage in witness tampering
—used with with
These alleged efforts were the basis for Mueller's accusation that Manafort was tampering with a witness, attempting to coach testimony, which would have violated the terms of his bail.—Franklin Foer
plural tampers
: a tool for tamping : tamp entry 2
Using a tamper, tamp the coffee down into the filter …—Lexa Roséan
After each truckload of earth fell onto the cobblestones of the Piazza's perimeter, a steamroller flattened it, and five relaxed-looking workmen … patted it smooth with shovels and wooden tampers, and hosed it down.—Lis Harris
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