How Do You Spell VANDALIZE?

Pronunciation: [vˈandə͡lˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "vandalize" is spelled as /ˈvændəlaɪz/ in IPA phonetic transcription. It is a transitive verb that means to intentionally damage or destroy property, such as graffiti on buildings. The pronunciation of the first syllable is "van" with a short "a" sound, followed by "duh" and "lize" with a long "i" sound. The spelling of this word may be confusing because of the silent "d" in the middle, but remembering the pronunciation can help with proper spelling.

VANDALIZE Meaning and Definition

1. The term "vandalize" refers to the deliberate and malicious act of damaging, defacing, or destroying public or private property without the owner's consent. It involves engaging in acts of destructive behavior that aim to deface, impair, or vandalize the appearance, functionality, or integrity of objects such as buildings, vehicles, artworks, monuments, or other forms of physical assets.

   Vandalizing typically includes actions such as spray painting graffiti, etching or scratching surfaces, smashing or breaking windows, disfiguring sculptures, or any other act that results in the degradation or alteration of the original form or condition of the targeted property. The motivations behind vandalism can vary, including expressions of protest, political or social statements, personal grudges, rebellion, or simply seeking attention or a sense of power.

   Vandalism is widely regarded as a criminal activity due to the unauthorized and destructive nature of the actions involved. The repercussions for perpetrators may include legal consequences, fines, community service, or even imprisonment, depending on the extent and severity of the damage caused. Additionally, communities and individuals affected by vandalism often experience financial burdens, as repairs or replacements of damaged property can be costly.

   Overall, vandalism represents a disregard for the rightful ownership and respect of public and private property, and it is generally seen as a socially unacceptable behavior that can undermine social cohesion and safety.

Top Common Misspellings for VANDALIZE *

• vandilize 22.2222222%
• bandelize 22.2222222%
• vandlize 22.2222222%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for VANDALIZE

• vandalisme
• vandalim
• vandalist
• vandelize
• vandalis
• vandelized
• vandilized
• vandaliam
• vandalizim
• vanadalized
• vandalizm
• vandalisem
• vandaliz
• antalize
• vandalizum
• vandalises
• vandalisse
• vandilise
• Vandalik
• Vandalia
• handaline
• anualize
• Bandaline
• Vondalise
• vandleize
• vandilizm
• vandalieze
• Vandalick

Etymology of VANDALIZE

The term "vandalize" traces back to the Vandals, an East Germanic tribe that played a significant role during the decline of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century. The Vandals were notorious for their military campaigns and sack of the city of Rome in 455 AD. Consequently, due to their destructive conducts, the term "vandalize" was derived to describe acts of purposely damaging or destroying property.

Similar spelling words for VANDALIZE

• vandalism,
• Vandell,
• vandalise,
• vandal,
• vandall.

Conjugate verb Vandalize

CONDITIONAL

I would vandalize

you would vandalize

he/she/it would vandalize

we would vandalize

they would vandalize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be vandalizing

you would be vandalizing

he/she/it would be vandalizing

we would be vandalizing

they would be vandalizing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have vandalize

you would have vandalize

he/she/it would have vandalize

we would have vandalize

they would have vandalize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been vandalizing

you would have been vandalizing

he/she/it would have been vandalizing

we would have been vandalizing

they would have been vandalizing

FUTURE

I will vandalize

you will vandalize

he/she/it will vandalize

we will vandalize

they will vandalize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be vandalizing

you will be vandalizing

he/she/it will be vandalizing

we will be vandalizing

they will be vandalizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have vandalized

you will have vandalized

he/she/it will have vandalized

we will have vandalized

they will have vandalized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been vandalizing

you will have been vandalizing

he/she/it will have been vandalizing

we will have been vandalizing

they will have been vandalizing

IMPERATIVE

you vandalize

we let´s vandalize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to vandalize

PAST

I vandalized

you vandalized

he/she/it vandalized

we vandalized

they vandalized

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was vandalizing

you were vandalizing

he/she/it was vandalizing

we were vandalizing

they were vandalizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

vandalized

PAST PERFECT

I had vandalized

you had vandalized

he/she/it had vandalized

we had vandalized

they had vandalized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been vandalizing

you had been vandalizing

he/she/it had been vandalizing

we had been vandalizing

they had been vandalizing

PRESENT

I vandalize

you vandalize

he/she/it vandalizes

we vandalize

they vandalize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am vandalizing

you are vandalizing

he/she/it is vandalizing

we are vandalizing

they are vandalizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

vandalizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have vandalized

you have vandalized

he/she/it has vandalized

we have vandalized

they have vandalized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been vandalizing

you have been vandalizing

he/she/it has been vandalizing

we have been vandalizing

they have been vandalizing

I would have vandalized

we would have vandalized

you would have vandalized

he/she/it would have vandalized

they would have vandalized