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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Zoom in: The Las Vegas temple controversy got particularly heated, with neighbors and a city councilwoman saying they were targeted with harassment, threats, and vandalism.
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Erin Alberty, Axios, 18 July 2024
Jew-hatred raised its head again June 21 and July 6 in acts of vandalism against the Chabad Center of Oakland.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 16 July 2024
Pancake was taken to the Franklin County jail and booked on charges of breaking and entering and vandalism.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 11 July 2024
Martinez said that vandalism of this nature is rare.
—Isabel Yip, NBC News, 10 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for vandalism 
Erin Alberty, Axios, 18 July 2024
Jew-hatred raised its head again June 21 and July 6 in acts of vandalism against the Chabad Center of Oakland.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 16 July 2024
Pancake was taken to the Franklin County jail and booked on charges of breaking and entering and vandalism.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 11 July 2024
Martinez said that vandalism of this nature is rare.
—Isabel Yip, NBC News, 10 July 2024
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 26 Jul. 2024.
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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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