as in vandalization
deliberate damaging or destroying of another's property
anyone guilty of vandalism to university property will be expelled
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Recent Examples of vandalism
Sycamore Gap Tree: When England’s beloved tree was chopped down in an act of vandalism, only its stump remained.
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Leily Nikounazar Arash Khamooshi, New York Times, 26 July 2025
In addition to arson and vandalism, he is also charged with a felony count of possessing combustible materials for the purpose of arson.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
Critics point to crime, loitering, vandalism That puts each apartment building on the frontlines of a controversial effort to get the poorest of the poor stabilized.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
After the May vandalism arrest, ICE attempted to detain him once again.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
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Leily Nikounazar Arash Khamooshi, New York Times, 26 July 2025
In addition to arson and vandalism, he is also charged with a felony count of possessing combustible materials for the purpose of arson.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
Critics point to crime, loitering, vandalism That puts each apartment building on the frontlines of a controversial effort to get the poorest of the poor stabilized.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
After the May vandalism arrest, ICE attempted to detain him once again.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vandalism
destruction
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The man, a Mexican national, pleaded not guilty to assaulting a federal officer, assaulting a federal officer resulting in bodily injury and destruction of government property, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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According to the sprawling 109-page indictment, the suspects conspired to prevent the construction of an 85-acre Atlanta police training center by coordinating and carrying out acts of political violence, intimidation, and property destruction.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Vandalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vandalism. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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