vandalize
gb/vˈændəlˌaɪz/ us/vˈændəlˌaɪz/
B2
Engelsk
megrongál, összefirkál, vandalizál
VERB
B2
1
megrongál
B2
Bruksmønster:
vandalize [something]
Someone vandalized the playground equipment overnight.
Valaki az éjszaka folyamán megrongálta a játszótéri eszközöket.
The police arrested two teens for vandalizing parked cars.
A rendőrség két tinédzsert letartóztatott, mert parkoló autókat rongáltak meg.
The station was repeatedly vandalized, so the city installed cameras.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
They vandalized the wall.
Megrongálták a falat.
Someone vandalized our mailbox.
Valaki megrongálta a postaládánkat.
Vanlig feil:
Don’t confuse vandalize (verb) with vandal (noun). Also note the spelling: vandalize (US) is also spelled vandalise (UK).
Betydning
deliberately damage someone’s property
Ordkombinasjoner
vandalize a car
|vandalize a building
|vandalize a school
|vandalize public property
|vandalize a park
|vandalize a bus stop
|vandalize a store
|vandalize a monument
|vandalize a statue
|vandalize a sign
Synonymer
damage (More general; doesn’t always imply intention.)
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wreck (Stronger; suggests causing severe damage.)
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smash (Emphasizes breaking things physically, often violently.)
Antonymer
repair (To fix damage rather than cause it.)
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restore (To return something to its original condition.)
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protect (To keep something safe from harm.)
Temaer
crime
|law
|public_space
|daily_life
Definisjon
To damage something on purpose, often in a public place.
To deliberately damage or destroy property, especially property that belongs to someone else or to the public.
VERB
B2
2
összefirkál
B1
Bruksmønster:
vandalize [surface/place] (with graffiti)
The historic church door was vandalized with spray paint.
A történelmi templom ajtaját festékszóróval összefirkálták.
Someone vandalized the sign by scratching out the letters.
Valaki úgy rongálta meg a táblát, hogy kikaparta a betűket.
The statue was vandalized with graffiti during the night.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
They vandalized the wall with paint.
Festékkel összefirkálták a falat.
Someone vandalized the sign.
Valaki összefirkálta a táblát.
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes use vandalize when they only mean decorate; vandalize implies unwanted and harmful marking.
Betydning
cover with graffiti or markings
Ordkombinasjoner
vandalize a wall
|vandalize a mural
|vandalize a storefront
|vandalize a bathroom
|vandalize a subway car
|vandalize a bridge
|vandalize a sign
|vandalize a monument
|vandalize a fence
|vandalize a doorway
Synonymer
deface (Often used for writing/marking that spoils appearance; slightly more formal.)
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graffiti (Describes the act specifically as making graffiti; can be neutral in some contexts, unlike vandalize.)
Antonymer
clean (To remove unwanted marks or dirt.)
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preserve (To keep something in its original condition.)
Temaer
crime
|art
|public_space
Definisjon
To make something look bad by writing or drawing on it.
To spoil the appearance of something by writing on it, painting it, or otherwise marking it, especially with graffiti.
VERB
C1
3
vandalizál
C1
Bruksmønster:
vandalize [website/page/account]
Someone vandalized the company’s website with offensive images.
Valaki sértő képekkel vandalizálta a cég weboldalát.
The article was vandalized repeatedly, so moderators locked the page.
A cikket többször is vandalizálták, ezért a moderátorok lezárták az oldalt.
Hackers vandalized the homepage to spread misinformation.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
Someone vandalized the website.
Valaki vandalizálta a weboldalt.
They vandalized the page with bad words.
Trágár szavakkal vandalizálták az oldalt.
Vanlig feil:
Don’t use vandalize for normal editing or redesign; it implies malicious intent and harm.
Betydning
maliciously alter online content
Ordkombinasjoner
vandalize a website
|vandalize a webpage
|vandalize a Wikipedia page
|vandalize an article
|vandalize an online profile
|vandalize a forum
|vandalize a page
|vandalize a listing
Synonymer
tamper with (Broader; can be physical or digital and not always obvious damage.)
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sabotage (Stronger; suggests deliberately trying to make something fail.)
Antonymer
maintain (To keep something working and in good condition.)
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moderate (To manage and protect online content and users.)
Temaer
internet
|technology
|crime
Definisjon
To change an internet page in a harmful way on purpose.
To deliberately harm or disrupt an online page or digital content by making damaging, false, or abusive changes.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
vandalize
IPA
GB/vˈændəlˌaɪz/
US/vˈændəlˌaɪz/
Stavelser og trykk
van - dal - ize (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (van)
Bøyingsformer
Verb
- Base: vandalize
- 3rd Person Singular: vandalizes
- Present Participle: vandalizing
- Past: vandalized
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