vandalize
verb (used with object)
to destroy or deface by vandalism.
vandalized
Example Sentences
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The outside of the cafe was vandalized with graffiti.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Von Hassel was arrested in the previously vandalized alleyway.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
People vandalized and stole Ponce’s whiteboards, adding a dimension of drama to the tracker.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Ana Martinez of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce said the tribute items left on the star had been cleared in anticipation of already-scheduled work to repair cracks when it was vandalized.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
“Listen to this,” Mr. Eberhardt said, and began reading aloud from the newspaper: ‘“A Coconut Cove police cruiser was vandalized early Monday morning while parked at a construction site on East Oriole Avenue.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
