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Vandalized Meaning in English

word · lemma: vandalize

ˈvændəˌɫaɪzd
VAN-duh-lized
ˈvæn.də.laɪzd
VAN-duh-lized

التعريف

If something is vandalized, it is purposely damaged or destroyed, especially public property or things belonging to other people.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Usually used in passive form (e.g., 'was vandalized'). Often about public places, monuments, cars, or buildings. Implies illegal and destructive intent. Don't confuse with simple 'damage' which can be accidental.

جمل نموذجية

The school was vandalized over the weekend.

basic

Someone vandalized my car last night.

basic

The park was vandalized with graffiti.

basic

My neighbor's fence got vandalized again—third time this year!

natural

The old statue downtown was vandalized during the protest.

natural

I was so upset when I found out our mural had been vandalized overnight.

natural