vandalize
1 of 1verb/ˈvændəlaɪz/
Forms:vandalizes,vandalizing,vandalized,vandalized
1
to intentionally damage something, particularly public property
C1transitiveLearn more on Wikipedia- The park was closed temporarily for repairs after vandals had vandalized the playground equipment.
- Graffiti artists were caught vandalizing the walls of historic buildings.
- Schools implemented security measures to prevent students from vandalizing facilities.
- Authorities urged citizens to report any incidents of people attempting to vandalize public monuments.
- The police arrested individuals for vandalizing street signs and traffic signals.