Associations to the word «Vandal»

Wiktionary

VANDAL, noun. A person who needlessly destroys, defaces, or damages other people's property.
VANDAL, verb. To become a vandal.
VANDAL, verb. Misspelling of vandalize.
VANDAL, adjective. Of the particular ancient Germanic tribe.
VANDAL, adjective. Carelessly destructive.
VANDAL, noun. A member of an ancient east Germanic tribe famous for sacking Rome.
VANDAL, adjective. Of or relating to the Vandals.

Dictionary definition

VANDAL, noun. Someone who willfully destroys or defaces property.
VANDAL, noun. A member of the Germanic people who overran Gaul and Spain and North Africa and sacked Rome in 455.

Wise words

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