Vandalize
(verb)
To intentionally damage or destroy property without permission.
Origin:
From the vandals, a germanic tribe known for their destructive raids in the roman empire in the 4th and 5th centuries.
Examples:
- The store's windows were vandalized overnight.
- The graffiti artist was arrested for vandalizing the train station.
- The protesters vandalized the statue in the town square.
- The teenagers were caught vandalizing the school.
- The park was vandalized with graffiti and broken playground equipment.