vandalize
verb (used with object)
to destroy or deface by vandalism.
have vandalized
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present perfectof vandalize.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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He said investigations and punishment of those found to have vandalized government buildings would be fair.
From Reuters ● Jan. 20, 2023
Columbus statues have been targeted as part of the protests as demonstrators have vandalized or torn them down in numerous cities, including Miami, Richmond, St. Paul, and Boston.
From Slate ● Jul. 5, 2020
Protesters in the Netherlands have vandalized several statues of historic figures linked to the slave trade and called for such statues to be removed.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 1, 2020
Redding is believed to have vandalized the Nessah Synagogue last Saturday before dawn.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 18, 2019
Recently, Ms. Ojibway replaced some of the delicate wooden fairy doors with hardier ones, which she painted to hide the scratch marks caused by middle schoolers who she believes have vandalized her work.
From New York Times ● Jul. 17, 2016
