1. deliberately damaging or destroying public or private property
Usage: present participle of vandalize

Examples

• The teenagers were caught vandalizing the school building with spray paint.
• Security cameras help prevent people from vandalizing public monuments.
• He was arrested for vandalizing cars in the parking lot.
• The city council discussed ways to stop vandals from vandalizing park benches.
• She witnessed someone vandalizing the bus stop and called the police.
• The store owner installed better lighting to discourage people from vandalizing his storefront.