vandalize

verb

ˈvan-də-ˌlīz How to pronounce vandalize (audio)
Definition of vandalizenext
as in to destroy
to deliberately cause the damage or destruction of another's property he decided to vandalize the store because the owner had kicked him out

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Recent Examples of vandalize Anyone who vandalizes government property, fires guns around an ICE facility, or attacks a police officer can and should be charged with crimes. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026 Multiple businesses and properties were vandalized in several areas, according to reports. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 The violence, described as a failed insurrection by President Cyril Ramaphosa, vandalized more than 160 shopping malls, led to tens of thousands of job losses, and cost the economy roughly $3 billion. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 29 June 2026 San Francisco police said the Friday evening incident involved two people vandalizing property with spray paint in the area of Market Street and Eighth Street toward the end of the Trans March. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for vandalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vandalize
  1. destroy
  2. deface
  3. demolish
  4. smash
  5. ruin
  6. violate
  7. damage
  8. trash
Verb
  • The most common type of dementia, which destroys memory and cognitive function, was responsible for 116,022 deaths in 2024, NCHS data shows.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • That book is a revenge fantasy about the former art school professor who seduced her, discarded her and destroyed her confidence as a painter.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 2 July 2026
Definition of destroy
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  • Following the silent protest, MLB warned players not to deface their uniforms.
    — David K. Li, NBC news, 23 June 2026
  • No patriots so defaced America as those who, in the name of Americanism, launched a witch hunt that became a byword around the world.
    — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Definition of deface
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  • The East Wing of the White House was demolished suddenly in October 2025, and construction at the site, which will be the location of a new 22,000-square-foot ballroom, has continued through mid-2026.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • Just months later, in October, the East Wing had been demolished without notice to make way for the new ballroom.
    — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of demolish
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  • The Marlins smashed 12 home runs against the A’s, their most ever in a three-game series.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
  • Djokovic became so frustrated that he was given a code violation warning for smashing a racket, before eventually hauling himself over the line.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of smash
Verb
  • However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • After all, plenty of cocktail enthusiasts already complain about mosquitoes ruining a summer evening.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of ruin
Verb
  • Judge Sullivan concluded in his June 25 decision to order Blanche to release more information or explain himself that Blanche had likely violated the transparency law.
    — Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Guests were reportedly required to sign nondisclosure agreements before receiving any event details (although the NDAs were said not to have included any penalties for violating the terms).
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of violate
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  • Some of these storms could be severe and deliver damaging wind gusts, but any thunderstorm will contain lightning — a major danger for any outdoor activities, especially for anyone trying to escape the heat in or on the water.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Diseases that damage the kidneys and impair their ability to filter blood were blamed for 55,081 deaths in 2024.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of damage
Verb
  • Primary voters are far more angry at the party that lost to Trump again, and telling them that Dangerous Left-Wing Candidate X trashed Kamala Harris won’t work.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 July 2026
  • But rather than stick around Earth to become a co-hero with Clark, bounces around red sun planets getting trashed by herself.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of trash

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