Definitions

tampering

[tam-per-ing] / ˈtæm pər ɪŋ /

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All (6) Adjective (5) Noun (1)

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curious adj.
inquisitorial adj.
investigative adj.
meddlesome adj.
snoopy adj.
interference n.

ADJECTIVE

curious

Synonyms

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inquisitive interested

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analytical disquisitive examining impertinent inquiring inspecting interfering intrusive investigative meddlesome meddling nosy peeping peering prurient prying puzzled questioning scrutinizing searching snoopy

Antonyms

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incurious unconcerned

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average disinterested indifferent normal ordinary uninterested usual

ADJECTIVE

inquisitorial

Synonyms

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analytical disquisitive examining impertinent inquiring inquisitive inspecting interested interfering intrusive investigative meddlesome meddling nosy peeping peering prurient prying puzzled questioning scrutinizing searching snoopy

ADJECTIVE

investigative

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analytical

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disquisitive examining impertinent inquiring inquisitive inspecting interested interfering intrusive meddlesome meddling nosy peeping peering prurient prying puzzled questioning scrutinizing searching snoopy

ADJECTIVE

meddlesome

Synonyms

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intrusive meddling nosy pushy

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busy busybody chiseling curious encumbering hindering impeding impertinent intermeddling interposing interrupting intruding kibitzing mischievous obstructive officious prying snooping snoopy troublesome

Antonyms

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avoiding dodging ignorant

ADJECTIVE

snoopy

Synonyms

STRONG

inquiring meddling prying questioning

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analytical disquisitive examining impertinent inquisitive inquisitorial inspecting interested interfering intrusive investigative meddlesome nosy peeping peering prurient puzzled scrutinizing searching

NOUN

interference

Synonyms

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conflict intervention intrusion obstruction

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arrest background barring blocking choking hindrance interposition meddlesomeness opposition prying resistance retardation

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backseat driving barging in checking clashing clogging hampering intermeddling tackling trespassing

Antonyms

STRONG

encouragement

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aid assistance help

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tampering

On Aug. 18, the day after prosecutors officially filed their case in court, Paul Robinson, who faces charges of felony tampering and concealing evidence, made a plea on Facebook.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Cameron Bancroft was caught tampering with the ball by rubbing it with sandpaper during South Africa's second innings of the third Test between the two sides.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Contacted by AFP, Meta said it has taken multiple steps to prevent tampering with the blinking LED light intended to show other people the device is recording -- a key concern of critics.

From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026

Faced with that evidence, Fraser pleaded no contest to the tampering charge and was sentenced to one year in the Baker County Jail.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

Or she should not have cut at all, tampering with my speech.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston

tampering

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