vandalise
2 synonyms for vandalise, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To destroy or deface someone else's property or public property for no good reason.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use vandalise
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
vandalise a car
vandalise public property
vandalise a building
vandalise a monument
It is a standard word used in news reports and everyday speech, and it is the British spelling of vandalize.
Etymology
Vandalise is built from the English noun vandal plus the verb ending -ise. It is the spelling used in non-Oxford British English.
Full origin of vandalise →Frequently asked questions
What does vandalise mean?
To vandalise something is to destroy or deface property that belongs to other people or to the public, without good reason.
Is vandalise the same as vandalize?
Yes, they mean the same thing. Vandalize is the spelling used in American English, while vandalise is used in non-Oxford British English.
What is the noun for vandalise?
The related noun is vandalism, meaning the act of vandalizing property.
