vandalized

Meanings

• verb

  The act of defacing, damaging, or destroying property, typically as an expression of political, artistic, or youthful rebellion.

  - "The graffiti artist was arrested for vandalizing public property."
  - "The city council offered a reward for information leading to the identification of the person who vandalized the monument."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vandalized
damaged , malignant , pandemonium , scandalous

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Variants

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vandalization , vandalizations , vandalize , vandalized , vandalizes , vandalizing

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Forms

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vandalizes, vandalized, vandalizing

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Etymology

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From Old French vandaler, from the name of the Germanic tribe the Vandals, known for their destructive raids on the Roman Empire.

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Trivia

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1. Vandalism is estimated to cost billions of dollars each year in the United States alone.

2. The term 'vandal' comes from the name of the Germanic tribe the Vandals, who were known for their destructive raids on the Roman Empire.

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Related Concepts

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1. Graffiti: A form of art that involves writing or drawing on walls or other public surfaces.

2. Tagging: The act of writing one's name or symbol on public property, often as part of graffiti or vandalism.

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Culture

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Vandalism is often associated with youth culture and rebellion, as well as political expression. It can be seen as a form of art, but is generally considered a destructive and costly behavior.

How to Memorize "vandalized"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of defacing or damaging property to remember the meaning of vandalized.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word vandalized with destruction and rebellion to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Vandalized: Violently Against New And Lasting Damage' to remember the meaning of the word.

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