tampers

The word “tampers” has 2 syllables: tam-pers.

It's pronounced as /ˈtæm.pɚz/.


What is synonym and antonym for tampers?

In the thesaurus, “tampers” has 10 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tampers along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for tampers

  • encroaches
  • fiddles
  • fools
  • infringes
  • interferes
  • intervenes
  • invades
  • monkeys
  • plays
  • trespasses

Antonyms for tampers

  • avoids

Meanings of tampers

  • noun
    1. A person or thing that tamps.
    2. A tool used to tamp something down, such as tobacco in a pipe.
    3. A railway vehicle used to tamp down ballast.
    4. An envelope of neutron-reflecting material in a nuclear weapon, used to delay the expansion of the reacting material and thus produce a longer-lasting and more energetic explosion.
  • verb
    1. To make unauthorized or improper alterations, sometimes causing deliberate damage; to meddle (with something).
    2. To try to influence someone, usually in an illegal or devious way; to try to deal (with someone).
    3. To meddle (with something) in order to corrupt or pervert it.
    4. To involve oneself (in a plot, scheme, etc.).
    5. To attempt to practise or administer something (especially medicine) without sufficient knowledge or qualifications.
    6. (in professional sports) To discuss future contracts with a player, against league rules.

Example Sentences

  • If someone tampers with the evidence, it could compromise the entire case.
  • The alarm will sound if anyone tampers with the control panel.
  • She always tampers with the thermostat, even when it’s set perfectly.
  • The law prohibits actions where one tampers with official records.
  • He often tampers with his phone settings, causing it to malfunction.

On this page you'll find 11 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tampers, such as: avoids, encroaches, fiddles, fools, infringes, interferes, intervenes.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.


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