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

The perpetrators of the vandalism remain anonymous, and no arrests have been announced. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

Police said the vandalism was classified as a property crime rather than a hate offense, and the teen was released to his parents. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Trump has repeatedly insisted that the damage to the Reflecting Pool resulted from intentional vandalism, claiming that vandals cut a gash hundreds of feet long in the pool’s protective lining. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Six years ago when Truist put its name and logo on top of its uptown headquarters at the former Hearst Tower, the building’s architect called it vandalism and a petition pleaded take it down. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026