Synonyms of vandal

vandal

noun

ˈvan-dᵊl 

as in defacer

a person who damages or destroys property on purpose

a group of vandals broke into the school and painted graffiti on the walls

Synonyms & Similar Words

• defacer
• destroyer
• tagger
• saboteur
• wrecker
• graffitist
• demolisher
• plunderer
• waster
• marauder
• despoiler
• looter
• pillager
• ruiner
• ravager
• spoliator
• sacker
• depredator
• spoiler
• desecrater
• ransacker

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protector
• saver
• preserver
• conservator
• conserver
• preservationist

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vandal

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum also has continued to insist that the damage was caused by vandals. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026

The president, without providing any clear new evidence, continued to claim Saturday that the majority of the damage to the pool was caused by vandals. — Arkansas Online, 2 Aug. 2026

In addition, a recent visual inspection revealed damage throughout the pool, including in the middle — where prosecutors say a vandal would not likely have attempted to peel the lining. — Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026

Despite Pirro’s conclusion that there was no evidence of vandalism resulting in widespread damage, the president continued to allege Saturday that most of the damage to the pool was caused by vandals. — Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2026