Vandalize Meaning in English

word

US

ˈvændəˌɫaɪz

VAN-duh-lyze

UK

ˈvændəlaɪz

VAN-duh-lyze

Definition

To deliberately damage or destroy someone else's property, usually for no good reason and often as an act of disrespect.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in formal or police contexts. Common with 'public property', 'cars', 'walls' (e.g., 'vandalize a sculpture'). Usually negative; do not use for accidental damage. Related to 'vandalism' (noun).

• Spanish: vandalizar - destrozar (por vandalismo)
• Portuguese (BR): vandalizar - depredar (por vandalismo)
• Portuguese (PT): vandalizar - depredar (por vandalismo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 破坏（蓄意损坏）
• Chinese (Traditional): 破壞（蓄意損壞）
• Hindi: तोड़फोड़ करना
• Arabic: تخريب
• Bengali: ভাঙচুর করা - নষ্ট করা (সম্পত্তি)
• Russian: вандализировать
• Japanese: 破壊する (はかいする) - 器物損壊する (きぶつそんかいする)
• Vietnamese: phá hoại
• Korean: 훼손하다 - 파손하다
• Turkish: tahrip etmek
• Urdu: تخریب کرنا
• Indonesian: merusak

Example Sentences

Someone vandalized the school last night.

basic

It is illegal to vandalize public property.

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The bus stop was vandalized over the weekend.

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Why would anyone vandalize such a beautiful mural?

natural

They caught some teenagers trying to vandalize parked cars.

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If you vandalize the trains, you'll have to pay for the damage.

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