Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vandalize
verb
/ˈvæn.dəl.aɪz/
Definition
To deliberately destroy or damage property.
Examples
- The teenagers were caught trying to vandalize the school by spray-painting the walls.
- It’s illegal to vandalize public parks and monuments.
- He was arrested for vandalizing a car in the parking lot.
Meaning
Vandalize means to harm or deface something, especially in a way that is disrespectful or malicious. It often refers to acts that damage public or private property, like graffiti or breaking windows.
Synonyms
- deface
- damage
- destroy
- ruin
- mar
