Vandalism Definition

văndl-ĭzəm
noun
The actions or attitudes of a vandal; malicious or ignorant destruction of public or private property, often, specif., of that which is beautiful or artistic.
Webster's New World
Deliberate defacing or destruction of property; ignorant defacing of anything beautiful or treasured, such as a work of art, architecture, or a valued building. Ignorance or malice is usually inferred.
Webster's New World Law

Willful damage or destruction of any property with no other purpose than damage or destruction of said property.

As we turned down the street I was appalled by the vandalism; spray-paint and smashed windows that were everywhere.
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Other Word Forms of Vandalism

Noun

Singular:
vandalism
Plural:
vandalisms

Origin of Vandalism

  • After the East Germanic tribe of the Vandals, which looted Rome in 455.

    From Wiktionary

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