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TAMPER

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Tamper.

Tamper - as a noun

A tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tamptamping bar
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tool
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Tamper - as a verb

Play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly

Example: "Someone tampered with the documents on my desk"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fiddlemonkey

Intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly

Example: "Don't meddle in my affairs!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
meddle

Example Sentences

"Don't tamper with the evidence."
"He tampered with the lock to break in."
"She was accused of tampering with the election results."
"It is illegal to tamper with someone's mail."
"The manufacturer warned not to tamper with the machine."
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Word Game Points

Is TAMPER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tamper is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TAMPER has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is TAMPER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tamper is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TAMPER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is TAMPER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tamper is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TAMPER has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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