verb
vandalise
VAN-duh-lyze
Vandalise (verb) means to destroy or deface someone else's property or public property for no good reason. Example: “Someone vandalised the bus shelter overnight.”
verb
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To destroy or deface someone else's property or public property for no good reason.
"Someone vandalised the bus shelter overnight."
"Teenagers were caught vandalising cars in the parking lot."
"The statue was vandalised with spray paint."
How to use vandalise
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo damage or deface property that is not yours, just because.
When to use it
It is a standard word used in news reports and everyday speech, and it is the British spelling of vandalize.
Common pairings
vandalise a car
vandalise public property
vandalise a building
vandalise a monument
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Etymology
Vandalise is built from the English noun vandal plus the verb ending -ise. It is the spelling used in non-Oxford British English.
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Rhymes for vandalise
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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.
What is the meaning of vandalise?
"vandalise" (verb) means to destroy or deface someone else's property or public property for no good reason.
