vandalize
verb (used with object)
to destroy or deface by vandalism.
vandalizing
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present participleof vandalize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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A woman has been arrested for allegedly vandalizing the World War II Memorial in Washington, U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
A former US Olympian accused of vandalizing Washington's newly renovated Reflecting Pool was charged on Thursday with a felony and could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted, a federal prosecutor said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
In July, a Castro Valley resident was charged with vandalizing 17 Waymos in San Francisco over the course of three days, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2025
On Thursday, British authorities charged a pair of climate change activists for vandalizing Stonehenge, a prehistoric megalithic structure on a chalk plateau known as the Salisbury Plain.
From Salon ● Nov. 16, 2024
In theory, the 30/500 rule serves as a safeguard since new users are more likely than experienced accounts to try vandalizing the page.
From Slate ● Jun. 4, 2024
