tampering

American  

[tam-per-ing] / ˈtæm pər ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or process of changing, damaging, or interfering with something, especially with intent to falsify, cheat, or defraud.

   Data transmitted over an SSL connection cannot be forged without the two parties becoming immediately aware of the tampering.

   In a clear case of tampering, players were caught using sandpaper to alter the ball.

2. the act or process of dealing secretively, improperly, or underhandedly with someone.

   I had a duty to report the witness tampering to the judge.

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Etymology

Origin of tampering

tamper ¹ ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Lahore Qalandars were penalised for ball tampering during their Pakistan Super League defeat by Karachi Kings.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Rather than offering AI developers choices among different species of government tampering, simply leave them alone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Even the notion that the bitcoin network is secure from tampering is being challenged, as some investors have warned that the rise of quantum computing could threaten the network’s cryptographic security.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

A smaller balance sheet would drain liquidity from the financial system and could have a tampering effect on inflation.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

“Do you think she knows we did a little tampering with it?”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

Related Words

• intrusive
• meddling
• nosy
• pushy