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vandalize
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van·dal·ize  (vndl-z)
tr.v. van·dal·ized, van·dal·iz·ing, van·dal·iz·es
To destroy or deface (public or private property) willfully or maliciously.

vandal·i·zation (--zshn) n.

vandalize, vandalise [ˈvændəˌlaɪz]
vb
(tr) to destroy or damage (something) by an act of vandalism
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.vandalize - destroy wantonly, as through acts of vandalismvandalize - destroy wantonly, as through acts of vandalism; "vandalize the park"
key - vandalize a car by scratching the sides with a key; "His new Mercedes was keyed last night in the parking lot"
ruin, destroy - destroy completely; damage irreparably; "You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"; "The tears ruined her make-up"
Translations
vandalize [ˈvændəlaɪz] VTdestrozar

vandalize [ˈvændəlaɪz] vandalise (British) vt [+ building, telephone] → vandaliser
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vandalize
vt painting etcmutwillig beschädigen; buildingverwüsten; (= wreck)demolieren

vandalize [ˈvændəˌlaɪz] vtdanneggiare

vandalize يُخَّرِب الممتلكات العامة والخاصة عن عمد vandalizovat vandalisere mutwillig zerstören βανδαλίζω destrozar vahingoittaa vandaliser vandalizirati vandalizzare 故意に破壊する 파괴하다 vandaliseren vandalisere zniszczyć vandalizar совершать акт вандализма vandalisera ทำลายทรัพย์สิน tahrip etmek cố ý phá hoại 破坏公物


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Knocking and tapping on windows, daubing objects with white wash, smearing of doorknobs with syrup, removing gates from their hinges, and vandalizing cars are some of the most popular pranks played on mischief night.
Knocking and tapping on windows, daubing objects with white wash, smearing of doorknobs with syrup, removing gates from their hinges, and vandalizing cars are some of the most popular pranks played on mischief night.
The arrested face charges such as: vandalizing public property, organizing crowds to cause bodily harm to others, intentionally causing bodily harm to others, robbery, murder, arson, vandalizing public transport, and organizing crowds to disrupt public order and traffic.
 
 
 
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