vandalism

/'vændəlizm/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Willful, wanton, and malicious destruction of the property of others: The act of deliberately and senselessly damaging or destroying public or private property.
Usage
  • The word "vandalism" is an uncountable noun. It refers to the general act or crime of destruction. You do not typically say "a vandalism" or "vandalisms."
  • It is commonly used in legal, news, and community contexts to describe acts like graffiti, breaking windows, or damaging public facilities.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The park was closed due to extensive vandalism.
    • Vandalism of historical monuments is a serious crime.
    • The school is trying to reduce incidents of vandalism.
Advanced Usage
  • "An act of vandalism": This phrase is used to specify a single instance or event of destructive behavior.
    • Spray-painting the statue was an act of vandalism.
  • "Vandalism and theft": Often paired with other crimes in legal or descriptive contexts.
    • The building was secured to prevent vandalism and theft.
Variants and Related Words
  • Vandal (n): A person who commits vandalism.
    • The vandals were caught on camera.
  • Vandalize (v): To deliberately damage or destroy property.
    • Someone vandalized the bus stop last night.
Synonyms
  • Destruction: The act of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired.
  • Defacement: Spoil the surface or appearance of something, e.g., by drawing or writing on it.
  • Wanton destruction: Deliberate and unprovoked damage.
Related Phrases
  • Graffiti vandalism: Specifically refers to unauthorized writing or drawings on walls or other surfaces.
    • The city has a program to clean up graffiti vandalism.
  • Mindless vandalism: Emphasizes the senseless, irrational nature of the act.
    • The broken playground equipment was a result of mindless vandalism.
Noun
  1. willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others

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