Vandalising: meaning, definitions and examples
๐๏ธ
vandalising
[ หvรฆndษlaษชzษชล ]
criminal activity
Vandalising refers to the act of deliberately destroying or damaging property. It is often considered a criminal offense and can involve anything from graffiti to the destruction of public sculptures.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The teenagers were caught vandalising the public park.
- Vandalising the school walls with paint is illegal.
- They faced charges for vandalising the historic monument.
Translations
Translations of the word "vandalising" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vandalizando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคเคฆเคฒเคฟเคเคผเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Vandalismus
๐ฎ๐ฉ vandalism
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฐะฝะดะฐะปัะทะผ
๐ต๐ฑ wandalizm
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใใชใบใ
๐ซ๐ท vandalisme
๐ช๐ธ vandalismo
๐น๐ท vandalizm
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ฌ๋ฆฌ์ฆ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฎุฑูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ vandalismus
๐ธ๐ฐ vandalizmus
๐จ๐ณ ็ ดๅ่กไธบ
๐ธ๐ฎ vandalizem
๐ฎ๐ธ vandalismi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฒะฐะฝะดะฐะปะธะทะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ vandallฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ vandalismo
Etymology
The term 'vandalise' derives from the name of the Vandals, a Germanic tribe that famously sacked Rome in 455 AD. Their actions of destruction and pillage led to the term 'vandalism' being coined in the 18th century. It was first used in literary works to describe acts that were perceived as senselessly destructive or mischievous. The word evolved over time and began to be associated not only with the actions of the Vandals but also with any similar acts against art, culture, and public property. The modern usage of 'vandalism' reflects broader social concerns regarding property rights, art preservation, and public decorum.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,744, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.