Vandalize Meaning
/ˈvændəlaɪz/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbAmerican, Canadian, and Oxford British English standard spelling of vandalise.
Sentence Examples
The group began to vandalize the public building late at night.
To vandalize means to intentionally damage or destroy property.
It is a crime to vandalize public property with graffiti.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The angry teenager decided to ____ the school bus by breaking its windows.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
It is very sad when people choose to ____ public property, as it causes a lot of damage and unnecessary costs today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English vandal Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize English vandalize From vandal + -ize.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The angry teenager decided to ____ the school bus by breaking its windows.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
It is very sad when people choose to ____ public property, as it causes a lot of damage and unnecessary costs today.