Vandal

Pronunciation: /ˈvændəl/

Definitions of vandal

noun a person who deliberately destroys or damages property

Example Sentences

A1 The vandal broke the window with a rock.

A2 The vandals spray-painted graffiti on the walls of the building.

B1 The police arrested the vandal for damaging public property.

B2 The vandals were caught on camera destroying the park benches.

C1 The city council implemented new security measures to prevent vandalism by vandals.

C2 The notorious vandal was finally apprehended after a long investigation.

Examples of vandal in a Sentence

formal The vandal was caught on camera defacing the public statue.

informal I can't believe someone would vandalize the school walls like that.

slang Those vandals are always causing trouble in the neighborhood.

figurative His harsh words were like a vandal, destroying her self-esteem.

Grammatical Forms of vandal

• past tense: vandalized
• plural: vandals
• comparative: more vandalistic
• superlative: most vandalistic
• present tense: vandalizes
• future tense: will vandalize
• perfect tense: has vandalized
• continuous tense: is vandalizing
• singular: vandal
• positive degree: vandal
• infinitive: vandalize
• gerund: vandalizing
• participle: vandalized

Origin and Evolution of vandal

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vandal' originated from the Vandals, a Germanic tribe known for their destructive behavior during the sack of Rome in 455 AD.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'vandal' has evolved to describe anyone who engages in willful destruction or damage to property.