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vandalize

especially British, ·岹·

[van-dl-ahyz]

verb (used with object)

vandalized, vandalizing 
  1. to destroy or deface by vandalism.

    Someone vandalized the museum during the night.



vandalize

/ ˈæԻəˌɪ /

verb

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

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of vandalize1

First recorded in 1790–1800; vandal + -ize
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Los Angeles County’s top prosecutor brought charges against eight people who allegedly attacked police, vandalized buildings and robbed stores during recent protests against immigration sweeps.

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He said he felt sorry for owners of the businesses in the area that been burglarized or vandalized.

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On Saturday, journalist Ben Camacho was documenting the scene in Paramount, where images of people vandalizing and burning cars dominated the nightly newscasts.

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After protesters shut down freeways, burned cars and vandalized businesses, the national guard was deployed.

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On Sunday, some businesses were vandalized and burglarized in downtown L.A. while cars burned and police cruisers were crushed with rocks.

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