vandalize

[ van-dl-ahyz ]
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verb (used with object),van·dal·ized, van·dal·iz·ing.
  1. to destroy or deface by vandalism: Someone vandalized the museum during the night.

Origin of vandalize

1
First recorded in 1790–1800; vandal + -ize
  • Also especially British, van·dal·ise .

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British Dictionary definitions for vandalize

vandalize

vandalise

/ (ˈvændəˌlaɪz) /


verb
  1. (tr) to destroy or damage (something) by an act of vandalism

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