Temper with Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈtɛmpɝ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ

TEM-per with

UK

tˈɛmpɐ/ /wˈɪð

TEM-puh with

Definition

To change or interfere with something, especially in a dishonest or illegal way, often to gain an unfair advantage.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in formal, legal, or technical contexts. Often appears with words like 'evidence', 'results', or 'documents'. Implies secret or dishonest interference. Do not confuse with 'tempter' or 'temper' (as in anger).

• Spanish: manipular - alterar (de forma ilícita)
• Portuguese (BR): alterar - adulterar
• Portuguese (PT): adulterar - manipular
• Chinese (Simplified): 篡改 - 干预
• Chinese (Traditional): 竄改 - 干預
• Hindi: छेड़छाड़ करना - बदलना (धोखे से)
• Arabic: يتلاعب بـ - يعبث بـ
• Bengali: জাল করা - পরিবর্তন করা (খারাপ উদ্দেশ্যে)
• Russian: фальсифицировать - подделывать
• Japanese: 改ざんする
• Vietnamese: làm giả - can thiệp (bằng cách thay đổi)
• Korean: 조작하다 - 변조하다
• Turkish: kurcalamak - değiştirmek (yasa dışı olarak)
• Urdu: چھڑ چھاڑ کرنا - جعل سازی کرنا
• Indonesian: memanipulasi - mengutak-atik

Example Sentences

Never temper with the lab results.

basic

He was accused of trying to temper with the evidence.

basic

Please do not temper with official documents.

basic

Someone tried to temper with the computer files last night.

natural

If you temper with the settings, the program might not work.

natural

The election results were questioned because someone had tempered with the ballots.

natural