vandalize

[ van-dl-ahyz ]
/ ˈvæn dlˌaɪz /

verb (used with object), van·dal·ized, van·dal·iz·ing.

to destroy or deface by vandalism: Someone vandalized the museum during the night.
Also especially British, van·dal·ise.

Origin of vandalize

First recorded in 1790–1800; vandal + -ize

British Dictionary definitions for vandalise

vandalize

vandalise

/ (ˈvændəˌlaɪz) /

verb

(tr) to destroy or damage (something) by an act of vandalism