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
Environmental activists vandalize paintings, property, and infrastructure to force change by non-lawful means, property crimes that echo the wave of property-damaging bombs set by US radicals like Weather.
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Katja Hoyer, semafor.com, 19 July 2025
King’s Chapel’s graphics, alas, have been vandalized, with some slashed.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 19 July 2025
The Shawnee Park basketball court used for the longtime Dirt Bowl tournament was vandalized July 9, though games scheduled for July 12 are expected to be played, officials said.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2025
The Shawnee Park basketball court, home to the Dirt Bowl tournament, was vandalized on July 9.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2025
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Katja Hoyer, semafor.com, 19 July 2025
King’s Chapel’s graphics, alas, have been vandalized, with some slashed.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 19 July 2025
The Shawnee Park basketball court used for the longtime Dirt Bowl tournament was vandalized July 9, though games scheduled for July 12 are expected to be played, officials said.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2025
The Shawnee Park basketball court, home to the Dirt Bowl tournament, was vandalized on July 9.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vandalize
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In return, he was allowed to effectively destroy a nature site of great conservation value.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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When the Silver Surfer arrives in New York to destroy the final teleportation tower, Johnny plays those traumatic recordings over speakers in Earth-828's version of Times Square, hoping to appeal to her empathy.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Over the years, around 30 people would be arrested for toppling or otherwise defacing the cross, according to Enquirer reports at the time.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Their words come as demonstrations roil the streets, defacing public property and lighting cars on fire in response to 44 arrests made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
10 June 2025
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The kids division, ages 5 to 11, was tasked with demolishing a singular slice, or one-fourth, of an entire pie.—
Olivia Cyrus
July 23,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
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That includes plans to demolish the building this summer.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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Security then pulled Paul from the ring, but not before destroyed Jelly’s music equipment, smashing guitars, pushing over amps, and trashing the drum set.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
13 July 2025
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Kidd, Castagnoli and Yuta took out Ospreay and then smashed his head in between a chair.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Nothing ruins the vibe of a beautiful backyard faster than dull, discolored patio furniture that’s more of an eyesore than an inviting lounge spot.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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Under the proposal, violating the permit restrictions would carry a $150 fine.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
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Then, in November 2023, a mistrial was declared in a federal trial over whether Hankison violated the civil rights of Taylor, her boyfriend and neighbors after the jury could not come to a decision.—
Josh Wood,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
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Anything that damages the trust between the vendor, Microsoft, and the user is as much a threat as the hackers themselves, in my never humble opinion.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Rather than driving her to school, according to investigators from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and Kissimmee Police Department, Sterns trashed her belongings in a dumpster and drove to and from St. Cloud.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 July 2025
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The singer jumped to his friend’s defense and pulled Paul back by the hair and shoved him aside, but not before Logan smashed up Jelly’s musical equipment, trashing his guitars and drum set.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
17 July 2025
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“Vandalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vandalize. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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