vandal — a person who deliberately destroys or damages public or private property
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who deliberately destroys or damages public or private property
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvændəl/
Example Sentences
- The park was closed after vandals destroyed all the playground equipment.
- My neighbor turned out to be the vandal who kept drawing mustaches on all the street signs.
- The museum installed security cameras to prevent vandals from damaging the sculptures.
vandal
NOUN[/ˈvændəl/]
a person who deliberately destroys or damages public or private property
a person who deliberately destroys or damages public or private property
The candle reveals the vandal's crime is less than the scandal
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from the Vandals, a Germanic tribe that invaded the Roman Empire in the 5th century. They became notorious for their systematic destruction of cities, art, and monuments, particularly during their 14-day siege of Rome in 455 CE, which led to widespread plundering and devastation.
Breakdown
Vandali (the Germanic tribe name) → vandal (one who destroys or pillages). The term evolved from the proper noun denoting the historical people to a common noun describing anyone who willfully damages or destroys property.
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📝Examples
“The park was closed after vandals destroyed all the playground equipment.”
“My neighbor turned out to be the vandal who kept drawing mustaches on all the street signs.”
“The museum installed security cameras to prevent vandals from damaging the sculptures.”
“The clever vandal left a note saying 'Sorry, I thought this was my canvas!'”
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