Synonyms for

Vandalism

Verb / ˈvændʌlɪzʌm / Another word for vandalism — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the action of deliberately destroying or damaging property

Synonyms & similar words

maliciousmischief hooliganism destruction damage defacement desecration disfigurement mutilation ruin spoiling vandalization vandalry wreckage debilitation devastation harm havoc injury marring ravaging violence vitiating

Synonyms by register

Formal

destruction desecration defacement ruin

Informal

trashing wrecking messing up smashing

Literary

ravage despoilment spoliation

Antonyms

preservation protection conservation restoration maintenance upkeep

Common collocations

  • acts of vandalism
  • graffiti vandalism
  • vandalism and graffiti
  • prevent vandalism
  • report vandalism
  • vandalism on public
  • vandalism to property

Word family

noun vandalism
verb vandalize
adjective vandalistic

Usage note

Vandalism refers specifically to the willful destruction or defacement of public or private property. It is often associated with acts of graffiti or deliberate damage.

Example sentences

  1. The vandalism on the school walls was so bad that they had to close the school for a day.
  2. The park was closed due to vandalism.
  3. The police are investigating the vandalism that occurred last night.
  4. Vandalism is a serious crime that can result in fines and jail time.
  5. The community came together to clean up the vandalism in the park.

Quotes

  • Vandalism is as beautiful as a rock in a cop's face.
  • When we destroy something created by man, we call it vandalism. When we destroy something created by nature, we call it progress.
  • Vandalism is like a virus, it keeps spreading and affects the people around it.

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