verb
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To make unauthorized or improper alterations, sometimes causing deliberate damage; to meddle (with something).
example
The alarm had been tampered with and didn’t go off when it should have.
synonyms
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To try to influence someone, usually in an illegal or devious way; to try to deal (with someone).
example
Prosecutors argued that he would tamper with witnesses if bail was granted.
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To meddle (with something) in order to corrupt or pervert it.
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To involve oneself (in a plot, scheme, etc.).
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To attempt to practise or administer something (especially medicine) without sufficient knowledge or qualifications.
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(in professional sports) To discuss future contracts with a player, against league rules.