tamper

The word “tamper” has 2 syllables: tam-per

It's pronounced as /ˈtæm.pər/

What is synonym and antonym for tamper?

In the thesaurus, “tamper” has 57 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tamper along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for tamper

noun
1. A person or thing that tamps.
2. A tool used to tamp something down, such as tobacco in a pipe.
3. A railway vehicle used to tamp down ballast.
4. An envelope of neutron-reflecting material in a nuclear weapon, used to delay the expansion of the reacting material and thus produce a longer-lasting and more energetic explosion.
verb
1. To make unauthorized or improper alterations, sometimes causing deliberate damage; to meddle (with something).
2. To try to influence someone, usually in an illegal or devious way; to try to deal (with someone).
3. To meddle (with something) in order to corrupt or pervert it.
4. To involve oneself (in a plot, scheme, etc.).
5. To attempt to practise or administer something (especially medicine) without sufficient knowledge or qualifications.
6. (in professional sports) To discuss future contracts with a player, against league rules.

It's illegal to tamper with evidence during an investigation.
Please don't tamper with the thermostat, it’s set to the perfect temperature.
The security system will alert us if anyone tries to tamper with the locks.
He was caught attempting to tamper with the computer files.
She was accused of trying to tamper with the voting machines.

On this page you'll find 69 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tamper, such as: avoid, busybody, butt in, buy, buy off, change, cook.

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