vandalize
[ van-dl-ahyz ]
/ ˈvæn dlˌaɪz /
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verb (used with object), van·dal·ized, van·dal·iz·ing.
to destroy or deface by vandalism: Someone vandalized the museum during the night.
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Also especially British, van·dal·ise .
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British Dictionary definitions for vandalize
vandalize
vandalise
/ (ˈvændəˌlaɪz) /
verb
(tr) to destroy or damage (something) by an act of vandalism
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