Synonyms of vandalism

vandalism

noun

ˈvan-də-ˌli-zəm 

as in vandalization

deliberate damaging or destroying of another's property

anyone guilty of vandalism to university property will be expelled

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vandalization
• destruction
• defacement
• defacing
• wrecking
• trashing
• desecration
• sabotage
• ruin
• demolishing
• ruination
• demolishment
• looting
• predation
• ravaging
• depredation
• ravage
• spoliation
• plundering
• desecrating
• marauding
• pillaging
• pillage
• plunder
• despoiling
• sacking
• despoilment
• ransacking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protection
• conservation
• preservation
• saving
• salvage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vandalism

Trump has maintained that the problems with the Reflecting Pool following his multimillion-dollar renovation were the result of vandalism and lambasted Pirro for not keeping up the fight. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2026

Seven people were charged for vandalism, though with Hearn’s case thrown out Friday, the likelihood of convictions in the remaining cases appears low. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Jeanine Pirro after her office moves to drop vandalism charges over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, blaming faulty construction instead. — Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Built in 1988, the shopping center has seen a growing number of vacancies and damage from vandalism after its anchor grocery store, Dillon’s, left in 2008. — Taylor O'Connor 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026