as in vandalism
deliberate damaging or destroying of another's property
colorizing that classic black-and-white film would be an unforgivable act of cinematic vandalization
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vandalism
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The center remained the subject of threats, harassment and vandalism for years afterward, including a 2011 bomb threat by a Texas man.—
Angele Latham,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025 -
Both he and the driver were arrested and booked into Santa Clara County jail on suspicion of criminal conspiracy, stalking, prowling, vandalism and providing a false name.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Vandalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vandalization. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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