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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Taylor's office called the symbol vandalism.
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Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Or how can a temporary transfer that will leave no mark or adhesive be seen as vandalism?
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Executives appear worried the attacks are driven by conspiracy theories linking 5G cell towers to health risks, a concern that also sparked similar vandalism against cell sites during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
He was arrested but earned his degree; very few people ever knew about his rash vandalism.
—Christopher L. Eisgruber, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
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Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Or how can a temporary transfer that will leave no mark or adhesive be seen as vandalism?
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Executives appear worried the attacks are driven by conspiracy theories linking 5G cell towers to health risks, a concern that also sparked similar vandalism against cell sites during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
He was arrested but earned his degree; very few people ever knew about his rash vandalism.
—Christopher L. Eisgruber, Time, 9 Oct. 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 17 Oct. 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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