Vandalized: meaning, definitions and examples
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vandalized
[ ˈvændəlaɪzd ]
damaging property
The term 'vandalized' refers to the act of deliberately destroying or damaging property, often public or private. This can include graffiti, breaking windows, or any other action that results in physical harm to an object. Vandalism is considered a criminal offense and can lead to legal repercussions. The motivation behind such acts can vary from political statements to mere mischief or defiance.
Synonyms
damaged, defaced, desecrated, ruined
Examples of usage
- The old statue was vandalized last night.
- Several cars were vandalized in the parking lot.
- Graffiti vandalized the walls of the community center.
Translations
Translations of the word "vandalized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vandalizado
🇮🇳 वंदलित
🇩🇪 vandalisiert
🇮🇩 dijarah
🇺🇦 вандалізований
🇵🇱 zdewastowany
🇯🇵 バンダリズされた
🇫🇷 vandalisé
🇪🇸 vandalizado
🇹🇷 vandalize edilmiş
🇰🇷 파손된
🇸🇦 تخريب
🇨🇿 vandalizovaný
🇸🇰 vandalizovaný
🇨🇳 被破坏的
🇸🇮 vandaliziran
🇮🇸 vandalizeraður
🇰🇿 вандализмге ұшыраған
🇬🇪 ვანდალიზებული
🇦🇿 vandallaşmış
🇲🇽 vandalizado
Etymology
The word 'vandalized' comes from 'vandal', which has its origins in the name of a Germanic tribe known for their destruction during the decline of the Roman Empire. The term was first used in the 18th century to refer to those who committed acts of destruction or desecration, especially against cultural artifacts. The term gained prominence during the French Revolution when it was applied to the destruction of art and monuments. The 'vandal' label has since come to denote anyone who engages in such destructive behavior, and 'vandalized' is the verb form outlining the action of performing vandalism. This connection to historical events emphasizes the negative implications of the word in modern usage, as it carries moral and ethical judgments against those who engage in such acts.