vandalize

CEFRB2

/ˈvændəlaɪz/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To deliberately damage public or private property.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    American, Canadian, and Oxford British English standard spelling of vandalise.

Examples

  • It is a crime to vandalize public property with graffiti.

  • The group began to vandalize the public building late at night.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

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In context

  • To vandalize means to intentionally damage or destroy property.

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Origin

verb

From vandal + -ize.