Meaning ofvandalizein English

Verb

1. to intentionally damage property
   The protesters began to vandalize the store by breaking its windows.
2. to deface or destroy something needlessly; causing harm
   The city's historic monument was vandalized with spray paint and graffiti.
3. to commit acts of vandalism (harming public or private assets)
   The rioters vandalized the parked cars by smashing their windshields.