vandalize
verb (used with object)
to destroy or deface by vandalism.
vandalise
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a variation of
vandalize.
Example Sentences
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Ms Morris has called for security to be stepped up at the site to help catch those who vandalise or steal from graves in the future.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2024
Sir Mark said the Met had had growing concerns that protesters would use rape alarms, possible lock-on devices, loud hailers and vandalise monuments during the procession.
From BBC ● May 10, 2023
But Mr Cele warned that "no amount of unhappiness or personal circumstances from our people gives the right to anyone to loot, vandalise and do as they please and break the law".
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2021
The Sunday Telegraph reports that ministers are considering plans to make it easier to prosecute those who vandalise historic monuments, including with jail terms of up to a decade.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 14, 2020
We should not vandalise streets and deface cities to avert the tiny risk of deliberate rather than accidental death.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 18, 2017
