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tamper with
Engage in improper or secret dealings, as in He was accused of tampering with the jury . [c. 1600]
Interfere or meddle, especially in a harmful way. For example, If you tamper with that lock it's sure to break . [c. 1600]
Example Sentences
“Utility companies have a troubling history of exploiting the chaos during and after major fires to destroy or tamper with critical evidence,” Ali Moghaddas, an attorney with Edelson PC, said in an email.
Both antibiotics tamper with bacteria's ability to make new proteins by specifically targeting their ribosomes.
Prosecutors have opposed Combs’ attempts to be released on bail, alleging that Combs has continued to try to tamper with witnesses and has broken prison rules.
Federal prosecutors reiterated their opposition to Combs being granted bail, alleging that he attempted to tamper with witnesses and influence potential jurors.
Judges have previously denied his bail requests, citing a risk that he might tamper with witnesses.
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