vandalism
Americannoun
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deliberately mischievous or malicious destruction or damage of property.
vandalism of public buildings.
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the conduct or spirit characteristic of the Vandals.
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willful or ignorant destruction of artistic or literary treasures.
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a vandalic act.
noun
Other Word Forms
- vandalish adjective
- vandalistic adjective
Etymology
Origin of vandalism
Example Sentences
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IPS UK, the firm that installed the machines, described the vandalism as "totally extraordinary".
From BBC
Writing about the vandalism, Fergus said: "I'm devastated someone could be so cruel and hurtful to my James."
From BBC
A spokesperson for the Greater London Authority said it was "appalled by this vandalism".
From BBC
In Orange County, Westminster Mall, a once-popular shopping center that has been tarnished by graffiti and vandalism since it closed last year, is on track for demolition soon.
From Los Angeles Times
By its count, only 71 incidents had a clear communal element, including 38 cases of temple vandalism, eight attacks on temples, and one killing.
From BBC
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