vandal

noun

Definition of vandalnext
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

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“Vandal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vandal. Accessed 24 Mar. 2023.

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