
Tamper with
Hidden Damage
Used when someone disrupts something's function, often unseen or until it's too late.
He had tampered with the engine, causing the car to break down mid-journey.
Illegal Acts
Commonly used in a legal or formal context to describe unlawful interference.
She was arrested for tampering with the store's security system.
Secrecy Element
Often implies secretive handling, possibly to avoid detection or to be stealthy.
He secretly tampered with the documents in the manager's office.