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

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Follow NFL free agency, starting with the ‘legal tampering’ period that began Monday morning.

From Los Angeles Times

The league’s so-called legal tampering period started Monday at 9 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times

No one was hurt in the fire and no charges were pressed, but Tony said he now wants more 'sparks' to stop the tampering.

From BBC

If denied a retrial, Harpootlian said they would appeal to federal courts, where the bar of what constitutes jury tampering has historically been lower.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• intrusive
• meddling
• nosy
• pushy