Vandalize

Pronunciation: /ˈvændəˌlaɪz/

Definitions of vandalize

verb to deliberately destroy or damage property belonging to others

Example Sentences

A1 The kids vandalized the park by drawing on the benches.

A2 The graffiti artist was caught vandalizing the school wall.

B1 The protesters vandalized the government building during the demonstration.

B2 The vandals were arrested for vandalizing the historical monument.

C1 The group of anarchists vandalized several buildings in the city center.

C2 The art gallery was vandalized by a group of extremists, causing extensive damage.

Examples of vandalize in a Sentence

formal The culprit was caught vandalizing the historic building.

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

slang Those kids are always out here vandalizing stuff.

figurative His reckless behavior seemed to vandalize the trust between them.

Grammatical Forms of vandalize

• past tense: vandalized
• plural: vandalizes
• comparative: more vandalized
• superlative: most vandalized
• present tense: vandalize
• future tense: will vandalize
• perfect tense: have vandalized
• continuous tense: is vandalizing
• singular: vandalizer
• positive degree: vandalize
• infinitive: to vandalize
• gerund: vandalizing
• participle: vandalized

Origin and Evolution of vandalize

First Known Use: 1705 year

Language of Origin: Latin

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

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the destructive actions of the Vandals, the term 'vandalize' has evolved to refer to any act of willful destruction or defacement.