vandalize
verb (used with object)
to destroy or deface by vandalism.
vandalizes
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present tense formof vandalize (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Missouri Revised Statute 194.410 states that any person or entity that “knowingly disturbs, destroys, vandalizes, or damages a marked or unmarked human burial site commits a class D felony.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 14, 2021
In another tweet Tuesday, Trump said anyone who vandalizes or topples a statute could be charged under a federal law.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 23, 2020
Macron’s government has said it will crack down harder on unauthorized protests and get tougher on anyone who loots or vandalizes shops and monuments.
From Reuters ● Jan. 9, 2019
When Bart vandalizes a statue in the center of Springfield, he confesses to the whole town and is immediately forgiven.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2014
He draws in nail polish, sloshes gnarly ceramic sculptures with glaze, builds and vandalizes Formica plinths in mockery of Minimalism and makes street-wise, toxic-looking Rothkos, using black and fluorescent spray paint.
From New York Times ● Feb. 12, 2010
