vandalism
noun
van·dal·ism
ˈvan-də-ˌli-zəm 
: willful or malicious destruction or defacement of public or private property
Examples of vandalism in a Sentence
acts of theft and vandalism
He was arrested for vandalism.
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This, the Foundation argues, could mean significant amounts of vandalism, disinformation or abuse going unchecked, unless volunteers of all ages, all over the world, undergo identity verification.
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Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
But violence, vandalism or destruction of property are completely unacceptable.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The Mississippi man who crashed his car through the gates of Jennifer Aniston’s Bel-Air mansion on May 5 is being charged with stalking as well as vandalism, the Los Angeles County District Attorney said today.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 7 May 2025
Garcia said Santa Ana police were monitoring the protest and confirmed that a report of vandalism and battery was taken.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
But violence, vandalism or destruction of property are completely unacceptable.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The Mississippi man who crashed his car through the gates of Jennifer Aniston’s Bel-Air mansion on May 5 is being charged with stalking as well as vandalism, the Los Angeles County District Attorney said today.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 7 May 2025
Garcia said Santa Ana police were monitoring the protest and confirmed that a report of vandalism and battery was taken.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vandalism
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“Vandalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vandalism. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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vandalism
noun
van·dal·ism
ˈvan-dᵊl-ˌiz-əm
: intentional destruction or damage to property
Legal Definition
vandalism
noun
van·dal·ism
ˈvand-ᵊl-ˌi-zəm
: the willful or malicious destruction or defacement of property
insurance covering property damage from vandalism and malicious mischief
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