vandalize

[ van-dl-ahyz ]

/ ˈvæn dlˌaɪz /

verb (used with object), van·dal·ized, van·dal·iz·ing.

to destroy or deface by vandalism: Someone vandalized the museum during the night.

Words nearby vandalize

vanda, vandal, vandalia, vandalic, vandalism, vandalize, vandals, vandemonian, vandenberg, vanderbilt, vanderbilt, cornelius

Also especially British, van·dal·ise.

Origin of vandalize

First recorded in 1790–1800; vandal + -ize

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British Dictionary definitions for vandalise

vandalize

vandalise

/ (ˈvændəˌlaɪz) /

verb

(tr) to destroy or damage (something) by an act of vandalism

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