tamper with

phrasal verb

tampered with; tampering with; tampers with

: to change or touch (something) especially in a way that causes damage or harm

Someone tampered with the lock.

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Murthy has been arrested on charges of murder; cruelty to a married woman by husband or in-law; and tampering with evidence, according to the police statement. —

Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025 Zheng had previously tampered with the victim’s phone, increasing his isolation, said Giulietti. —

Ellen Moynihan, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2025 Giveaway Entities reserve the right, in their sole determination, to permanently disqualify any Entrant that Giveaway Entities reasonably believe has tampered with the entry process or the operation of the Giveaway, acted in violation of these Official Rules, or acted in an unsportsmanlike manner. —

USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025 Overconfidence can tamper with decisions and bury risks in plain view. —

Mark Kane, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for tamper with