Vandal Meaning in English

word

US

ˈvændəɫ

VAN-duhl

UK

vˈændəl

VAN-duhl

Definition

A vandal is a person who deliberately damages or destroys public or private property.

Usage & Nuances

Usually negative and serious; often refers to graffiti, breaking windows, or other acts of property damage. Common collocations: 'vandal attack', 'vandal behavior', 'caught by vandals'. Not used for accidental damage.

• Spanish: vándalo
• Portuguese (BR): vândalo
• Portuguese (PT): vândalo
• Chinese (Simplified): 破坏公物的人
• Chinese (Traditional): 破壞公物的人
• Hindi: संपत्ति तोड़ने वाला
• Arabic: مخرب
• Bengali: ভান্ডাল - দুষ্কৃতকারী (সম্পত্তিনাশকারী)
• Russian: вандал
• Japanese: バンダル - 器物損壊者
• Vietnamese: kẻ phá hoại
• Korean: 반달 - 기물 파손자
• Turkish: vandal - kundakçı (mülke zarar veren)
• Urdu: تخریب کار
• Indonesian: vandal - perusak (barang/milik orang lain)

Example Sentences

The police caught a vandal at the school.

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A vandal broke the windows of the old building.

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The wall was painted by a vandal last night.

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They finally put cameras up because of all the vandal activity in the park.

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Don't be a vandal—show respect for your community's property.

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The store had to close early after a group of vandals made a mess inside.

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