vandalize
Translation
to vandalise, to deface, to destroy
Examples
Someone vandalized the school wall.
Someone vandalised the school wall.
They vandalized public property with graffiti.
They vandalised public property with graffiti.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to deliberately destroy or damage (sth.) Someone vandalised the school wall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deface, destroy, damage; Antonyms: protect, preserve, repair
Etymology
From the name of the Germanic tribe 'Vandals' who sacked Rome, with the verb-forming suffix '-ize'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'van' full of 'vandals' driving around, deliberately damaging property.