vandalise

Meanings

• Verb

  To deface or damage (property or a public area) with graffiti or other forms of destructive expression.

  - "Youths were arrested for vandalising public property."
  - "The statue was vandalised during the protests."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vandalise
mandalise , andalise

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Variants

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vandalise , vandalised , vandalises , vandalising , vandalize

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'vandalis', a name given to the Gothic tribes who plundered and destroyed Roman territories in the 5th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'vandalism' was first used in the 16th century to describe the destruction of ancient Roman statues by the Vandals.

2. Vandalism is a common form of criminal damage, costing billions of dollars each year.

3. Some famous works of art, such as Banksy's 'Girl with Balloon', have been intentionally vandalised and gained even more value as a result.

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Related Concepts

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1. Graffiti: A form of art or expression using writing or drawings on public surfaces.

2. Defacement: The act of spoiling or damaging the appearance of something.

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Culture

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Vandalism is often associated with acts of rebellion, expression, and territorial marking. It can be seen as a form of artistic expression, but is generally considered a destructive and illegal activity.

How to Memorize "vandalise"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of damaging or defacing property with graffiti or other destructive means.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vandalise' with destruction, graffiti, and rebellion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Vandalise Verbs: Vandalise, Damage, Alter, Sabotage, Illegally, Scribble, Etch'

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