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Modify vs Tamper - What's the difference?

modify | tamper |

In intransitive terms the difference between modify and tamper

is that modify is to be or become modified while tamper is to alter by making unauthorized changes; to meddle.

As verbs the difference between modify and tamper

is that modify is to make partial changes to while tamper is to alter by making unauthorized changes; to meddle.

As a noun tamper is

a person or thing that tamps.

modify

English

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To make partial changes to.
  • To be or become modified.

    • Synonyms

    * adapt, alter, amend, revamp, rework

    Related terms

    * modification * modifier

    References

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    tamper

    English

    Etymology 1

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person or thing that tamps.
  • A tool used to tamp something down, such as tobacco in a pipe.

    • Etymology 2

    From (etyl)

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To alter by making unauthorized changes; to meddle.
  • (in professional sports) To discuss future contracts against league rules with a player.