How Do You Spell VANDALIZES?

Pronunciation: [vˈandə͡lˌa͡ɪzɪz] (IPA)

The word "vandalizes" is spelled with a "z" instead of an "s" because of the pronunciation of the base word "vandalize." The IPA phonetic transcription for "vandalize" is /ˈvændəlaɪz/, which includes the voiced consonant /z/ at the end. When adding the suffix "-es" to make it third person singular present tense, the final consonant sound remains voiced and therefore requires the letter "z" to represent it. The correct spelling of the word is important for clear communication and professionalism in writing.

VANDALIZES Meaning and Definition

  1. Vandalizes is a verb that refers to the act of deliberately damaging or destroying property, often with malicious intent, to cause harm or express disapproval.

    When someone vandalizes something, they engage in actions that result in the destruction, defacement, or degradation of public or private property. This can include graffiti, breaking windows, spray painting, damaging vehicles or buildings, or any other form of intentional destruction. Vandalism is commonly associated with acts of protest, rebellion, or expressing discontent, and it is often regarded as a criminal offense.

    The term "vandalizes" is derived from the word "vandal," which originally referred to a member of an ancient Germanic tribe known for their destructive tendencies. Today, "vandalism" is widely recognized as a form of anti-social behavior that infringes upon the rights and safety of others, causing financial loss and emotional distress to individuals and communities.

    Vandalizing is seen as a violation of public order and often punishable by law. The severity of the punishment may vary depending on the jurisdiction and the extent of the damage caused. Efforts are made to deter vandalism through increased surveillance, security measures, and community partnerships aimed at raising awareness, promoting respect for public spaces, and encouraging a sense of responsibility.

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Etymology of VANDALIZES

The word "vandalizes" is derived from the noun "vandal", which refers to a person who willfully destroys or damages property, typically in a senseless or malicious manner. The term "vandal" itself originates from the Vandals, an East Germanic tribe that became widely associated with acts of looting, pillaging, and destructiveness during the fall of the Roman Empire.

Conjugate verb Vandalizes

CONDITIONAL

I would vandalize
we would vandalize
you would vandalize
he/she/it would vandalize
they would vandalize

FUTURE

I will vandalize
we will vandalize
you will vandalize
he/she/it will vandalize
they will vandalize

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have vandalized
we will have vandalized
you will have vandalized
he/she/it will have vandalized
they will have vandalized

PAST

I vandalized
we vandalized
you vandalized
he/she/it vandalized
they vandalized

PAST PERFECT

I had vandalized
we had vandalized
you had vandalized
he/she/it had vandalized
they had vandalized

PRESENT

I vandalize
we vandalize
you vandalize
he/she/it vandalizes
they vandalize

PRESENT PERFECT

I have vandalized
we have vandalized
you have vandalized
he/she/it has vandalized
they have vandalized
I am vandalizing
we are vandalizing
you are vandalizing
he/she/it is vandalizing
they are vandalizing
I was vandalizing
we were vandalizing
you were vandalizing
he/she/it was vandalizing
they were vandalizing
I will be vandalizing
we will be vandalizing
you will be vandalizing
he/she/it will be vandalizing
they will be vandalizing
I have been vandalizing
we have been vandalizing
you have been vandalizing
he/she/it has been vandalizing
they have been vandalizing
I had been vandalizing
we had been vandalizing
you had been vandalizing
he/she/it had been vandalizing
they had been vandalizing
I will have been vandalizing
we will have been vandalizing
you will have been vandalizing
he/she/it will have been vandalizing
they will 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
I would be vandalizing
we would be vandalizing
you would be vandalizing
he/she/it would be vandalizing
they would be vandalizing
I would have been vandalizing
we would have been vandalizing
you would have been vandalizing
he/she/it would have been vandalizing
they would have been vandalizing

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