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vandalism

noun

van·​dal·​ism ˈvan-də-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce vandalism (audio)
: willful or malicious destruction or defacement of public or private property

Example Sentences

acts of theft and vandalism He was arrested for vandalism.
Recent Examples on the Web It was alleged 5,000 cars cruised on weekends, bringing debris and leading to vandalism by drivers and spectators. Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 Though progress has been made, cracked sinks and toilets that fell victim to vandalism throughout the years are a reminder of the work needed ahead to see Howard’s plan come to fruition. Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Sep. 2022 The president, like state officials earlier this week, seemed to boast about the government’s prompt response to the vandalism and fear, during which no one was killed in Baja California. Wendy Fry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2022 Police officers say two of the suspects confessed to the vandalism. Mark Eddington, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 July 2022 The change affects voters in Ward 15, precinct 18 and Ward 16, precinct 5. Election Director Armstead Jones said the decision was made several weeks ago in response to vandalism at the Lillian Jones site. Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2022 Police said the pair also confessed to vandalism at the Lebanon Country Club, and additional charges are to follow. Jalen Beckford And Susannah Cullinane, CNN, 17 July 2022 In response to the vandalism, Van Ness and others in the group quickly organized a rally outside the site. Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com, 10 July 2022 The department said evidence uncovered during the execution of a search warrant appeared to link Swyers to the vandalism. Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 21 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

vandal + -ism

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vandalism was in 1798

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