Vandalising: meaning, definitions and examples

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vandalising

 

[ หˆvรฆndษ™laษชzษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

damage, deface, destroy, mar

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vandalizando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเค‚เคฆเคฒเคฟเคœเคผเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vandalismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ vandalism

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะฝะดะฐะปั–ะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wandalizm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒณใƒ€ใƒชใ‚บใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vandalisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vandalismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vandalizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜๋‹ฌ๋ฆฌ์ฆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฎุฑูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vandalismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vandalizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ ดๅ่กŒไธบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vandalizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vandalismi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะฐะฝะดะฐะปะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vandallฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.