Definitions

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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Tampering would seem to be a particular concern for a program like Wake Forest, which doesn’t load and reload with five-star recruits.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2023

Tampering with the truth-seeking functions of the law undermines our justice system and the foundations on which our freedoms lie.

From The Guardian • Apr. 20, 2019

Worries about markets in human eggs reflect a deeper fear, I suspect—the primal fear of Tampering with Nature.

From Slate • Jul. 29, 2015

Tampering with a parking meter also will cost more.

From Chicago Tribune • Nov. 16, 2011

Tampering with stains on garments which are not warranted "fast color" is very risky, and often leaves the second state of the garments worse than the first.

From The Complete Home by Laughlin, Clara E. (Clara Elizabeth)

tampering

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