tamper — to interfere with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to interfere with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæmpər/
Korean meaning: 손대다, 조작하다, 변조하다
Korean pronunciation: 탬-퍼 (강세: 탬)
Example Sentences
- The detective discovered that someone had tampered with the crime scene.
- My little brother tampered with my computer and now it speaks only in emoji.
- The package had a tamper-evident seal to ensure product safety.
tamper
VERB//ˈtæmpər//
to interfere with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations
Illegally interfering with someone's property
Don't tamper with the camper - it will only hamper!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기 프랑스어 'temper'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '점토나 진흙을 섞다'는 의미였습니다. 시간이 지나면서 '무언가를 부적절하게 건드리다'는 부정적 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The detective discovered that someone had tampered with the crime scene.”
“My little brother tampered with my computer and now it speaks only in emoji.”
“The package had a tamper-evident seal to ensure product safety.”
“Don't tamper with the thermostat - the office temperature war has gone too far!”
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