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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of vandalize1

First recorded in 1790–1800; vandal + -ize
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Example Sentences

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“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.”

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

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

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

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.

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