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tampering

[tam-per-ing] / ˈtæm pər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
curious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
inquisitive interested
WEAK
analytical disquisitive examining impertinent inquiring inspecting interfering intrusive investigative meddlesome meddling nosy peeping peering prurient prying puzzled questioning scrutinizing searching snoopy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
incurious unconcerned
WEAK
average disinterested indifferent normal ordinary uninterested usual
ADJECTIVE
inquisitorial
Synonyms
WEAK
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
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analytical
WEAK
disquisitive examining impertinent inquiring inquisitive inspecting interested interfering intrusive meddlesome meddling nosy peeping peering prurient prying puzzled questioning scrutinizing searching snoopy
ADJECTIVE
meddlesome
Synonyms
STRONGEST
intrusive meddling nosy pushy
WEAK
busy busybody chiseling curious encumbering hindering impeding impertinent intermeddling interposing interrupting intruding kibitzing mischievous obstructive officious prying snooping snoopy troublesome
Antonyms
WEAK
avoiding dodging ignorant
ADJECTIVE
snoopy
Synonyms
STRONG
inquiring meddling prying questioning
WEAK
analytical disquisitive examining impertinent inquisitive inquisitorial inspecting interested interfering intrusive investigative meddlesome nosy peeping peering prurient puzzled scrutinizing searching
NOUN
interference
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conflict intervention intrusion obstruction
STRONG
arrest background barring blocking choking hindrance interposition meddlesomeness opposition prying resistance retardation
WEAK
backseat driving barging in checking clashing clogging hampering intermeddling tackling trespassing
Antonyms
STRONG
encouragement
WEAK
aid assistance help

Example Sentences

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Hours before the legal tampering period started, the Miami Dolphins announced they will release longtime quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

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 • Mar. 4, 2026

Skinsuit tampering is a legitimate issue—it’s why the suits are inspected pre-competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

Even the notion that the bitcoin network is secure from tampering is being challenged, as some investors have warned that the rise of quantum computing could threaten the network’s cryptographic security.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

Or did Father not understand everything his tampering might lead to?

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson