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tampering

noun
1
The act of interfering with something in an unauthorized way.
"Investigators found clear evidence of tampering with the brakes."

How to Use Tampering

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In plain EnglishImproper interference with something, often to damage or deceive.

Common pairings
evidence of tampering witness tampering

Word Forms

tamperings plural

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