Tamper vs Mishandle - What's the difference?

As verbs the difference between tamper and mishandle

is that tamper is to alter by making unauthorized changes; to meddle while mishandle is to handle badly, causing physical injury.

is a person or thing that tamps.

(en noun)

A person or thing that tamps.

A tool used to tamp something down, such as tobacco in a pipe.

From (etyl)

(en verb)

To alter by making unauthorized changes; to meddle.

(in professional sports) To discuss future contracts against league rules with a player.

To handle badly, causing physical injury.

To handle incorrectly, to make a mistake in handling a thing or situation.

* (handle badly) maltreat * (handle incorrectly) mismanage

to maltreat or mistreat