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to tamper
01
to attempt to manipulate or persuade someone, often in an unethical or unlawful manner
Transitive: to tamper with sb
Examples
The politician was accused of tampering with the jury to influence the trial's outcome.
He was caught tampering with the witnesses, threatening them to stay silent.
02
to meddle with or alter something, often with the intention of causing harm or making changes
Transitive: to tamper with sth
Examples
Someone tampered with the brake lines of the car, causing the accident.
The evidence was tampered with, making it impossible to trust the investigation ’s findings.
Tamper
01
a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.)
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