vandalism

noun
UK: /ˈvændəlɪzəm/
US: /ˈvændəlɪzəm/

  1. The crime of destroying or damaging something, especially public property, deliberately and for no good reason.

    1. The school suffered from acts of vandalism last weekend like broken windows.
    2. The community is outraged by the recent wave of vandalism targeting local parks and monuments.

  2. Behavior or an action that shows deliberate destruction or damage.

    1. Graffiti is a form of vandalism in many cities around the world today.
    2. Such blatant acts of vandalism are unacceptable and should be dealt with severely according to the law.

Synonyms

destruction damage sabotage desecration
vandalism transitive-verb

  1. To commit an act of vandalism against something.

    1. Someone vandalized the bus stop with spray paint last night, they must pay for this vandalism.
    2. Protesters vandalized several cars during the riot, which led to multiple arrests by the police.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vandalism" in English means: The crime of destroying or damaging something, especially public property, deliberately and for no good reason., Behavior or an action that shows deliberate destruction or damage..

The phonetic transcription of "vandalism" is /ˈvændəlɪzəm/ in British English and /ˈvændəlɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vandalism": destruction, damage, sabotage, desecration.

Example usage of "vandalism": "The school suffered from acts of vandalism last weekend like broken windows.". More examples on the page.