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

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum made similar claims in television interviews in early July, saying on Fox News that vandals left gashes totaling 350 feet. — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026

The investigation into whether anyone paid and gave the vandals instructions is ongoing, according to the prosecutor’s office. — Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

Trump, without providing evidence, has alleged the damage was caused by vandals. — Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

In recent months, vandals have targeted the cameras — which are fixed in place and easy to spot with distinctive profiles and solar panels — and destroyed or damaged the cameras. — Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026