tampering
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5.8
- noun
- /ˈtæmpərɪŋ/
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manipulación
- Trying to change the result or tampering with an election is a federal offense.
- prevent tampering
- evidence of tampering
He's trying to commit witness tampering using his own phone.
- He's trying to commit witness tampering using his own phone.
- How dare you accuse me of tampering with a witness.
- Controlling big tech is that's not all, That's not election tampering.
- And when it came to who really was behind the election tampering, Putin's explanation relied on what's called Occam's razor.
- And she seems to have held tampering is enough.
Examples
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We archivists are in a constant battle against tampering and misrepresentation.
Academic text (2011) -
Given the close vote margin of 0.5%, electoral tampering in the military sectors may have determined the result of the election.
Academic text (2001) -
Just like with their election tampering.
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Of course not: what system is absolutely proof against tampering and error?
Academic text (1998) -
Tampering with a fire alarm is a federal offense.
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Politicians have long recognized the political risks of tampering with such a popular and extensive program.
Academic text (2005) -
Another major concern for online instructors is how to design web-based tests and secure them against tampering.
Academic text (1999) -
The IFE continued to resist a full recount, claiming that only evidence of ballot box tampering could justify such action.
Academic text (2006) -
We've dealt with jury tampering, wiretapping, a defendant that was literally gagged, and a judge who's been handing down rulings from the bench that would be considered wrong in Honduras.
Synonyms
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5.5
Getting someone to do what you want to help yourself using clever or dishonest actions
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5.1
An action that interferes in something in a secret or wrong way
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7.7
To make a document or record false on purpose by changing its information
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Etymology
Tampering is best remembered from the verb tamper, which is related to tamp meaning 'to press or pack down'. Imagine someone quietly pressing or changing the inside of a lock, machine, or record — that secret touching is why tampering means secretly or wrongly changing something to gain an advantage or cause harm.