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单词 tampered
释义

tamper

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verb

tam·​per ˈtam-pər How to pronounce tamper (audio)
tampered; tampering ˈtam-p(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce tamper (audio) ; tampers

intransitive verb

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
tamperer
ˈtam-pər-ər How to pronounce tamper (audio)
noun
plural tamperers
tamperproof
ˈtam-pər-ˌprüf How to pronounce tamper (audio)
adjective

tamper

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noun

tamp·​er ˈtam-pər How to pronounce tamper (audio)
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

Synonyms

Verb

  • diddle (with)
  • fiddle (with)
  • fool (with)
  • mess (with)
  • monkey (with)
  • play (with)
  • tinker (with)
  • toy (with)
  • twiddle (with)
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Traditionally, aspirin has been used to treat fever, reduce pain or tamper down inflammation. Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2022 Finally, there are other fears over proof-of-stake, notably the risk of a 51% attack—where bad actors conspire to take over more than half the computing power of the network, and tamper with the blockchain record to steal tokens. Taylor Locke, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2022 The measure asks staff to apply hiring guidelines enforced under state alcoholic beverage control licenses to make sure staff don’t sell marijuana to children or tamper with products. Deborah Sullivan Brennan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2022 However, adversarial attacks could be used by cybersecurity experts to stop the criminals using AI, and tamper with their systems. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 May 2022 Tame coarse, unruly hair and tamper down frizz and flyaways with another 2022 Beauty Award winner. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 The ability to gain unauthorized access to such projects opens the possibility of supply chain attacks, in which threat actors tamper with malware before it's distributed to users. Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 13 June 2022 Still, there’s always a chance that someone from within the company could tamper with the deep-learning model. Jonathan Vanian, Fortune, 10 May 2022 Every owner knows how to tamper without being a league-wide conversation. Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

probably from Middle French temprer to temper, mix, meddle — more at temper entry 2

First Known Use

Verb

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun

circa 1864, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

tamper

verb

tam·​per ˈtam-pər How to pronounce tamper (audio)
tampered; tampering
: to interfere or change in a secret or incorrect way Someone was tampering with the official records.

Legal Definition

tamper

intransitive verb

tam·​per
1
: to bring improper influence to bear (as by bribery or intimidation)
used with with
tampered with the jurors
2
: to alter or interfere in an unauthorized or improper manner
used with with
tampered with evidence

tampered

verb

past tense of tamper
as in monkeyed

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • monkeyed
  • fiddled
  • fooled
  • invaded
  • encroached
  • trespassed
  • infringed
  • played
  • interfered
  • intervened
  • messed
  • meddled
  • interceded
  • snooped
  • intruded
  • chiselled (in)
  • interposed
  • butted in
  • intermeddled
  • obtruded
  • pried
  • chiseled (in)
  • poked
  • interloped
  • nosed
  • barged (in)
  • mucked (about or around)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • avoided
  • ignored
  • disregarded
  • shunned
  • neglected
  • overlooked
  • eschewed
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