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vandal

noun (a vandal, vandals)

«vandal» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A vandal is a person who deliberately damages or destroys property. tree →
(history) The Vandals were a group of people who attacked Rome long ago. tree →

In the lessons

In safety and citizenship lessons, vandals break windows or spray graffiti. Vandalism is a crime. Phrases: vandals broke, attacked by vandals.

Examples

Vandals broke the bus shelter. tree →
Someone sprayed graffiti; the police are looking for the vandals. tree →
The park bench was damaged by vandals. tree →
The Vandals were an ancient tribe. tree →
Don't be a vandal; respect property. tree →
Vandals smashed the school windows. tree →

Note

Countable. Noun for the crime: vandalism; verb: vandalise (UK) / vandalize (US).

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «vandal» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«vandal» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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