vandalize

[ van-dl-ahyz ]

verb (used with object)

vandalized, vandalizing.

1. to destroy or deface by vandalism:

   Someone vandalized the museum during the night.

vandalize

/ ˈvændəˌlaɪz /

verb

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of vandalize¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; vandal + -ize

Example Sentences

“But they caused all this damage, right? They vandalized. They did all this damage. So I would like their punishment to be cleaning things up.”

From Los Angeles Times

Opponents of Trump and Musk have organized anti-Tesla protests and have even vandalized or destroyed Tesla vehicles and charging stations.

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Others have staged protests at Tesla facilities, and several are charged with vandalizing Tesla’s property in what Atty.

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The prior Saturday, a different truck was vandalized around midday in a shopping center parking lot, according to Navato Police Sgt.

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In addition to photos that showed his property vandalized with red blood-like handprints, there was video of protesters briefly surrounding Sures’ wife in her car as she tried to drive to work.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• deface
• demolish
• raze
• smash
• trash
• wreck