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/ˈvændəlɪzm̩/ · noun
Willful damage to or destruction of any property, such as graffiti or defacement..
As we turned down the street I was appalled by the vandalism: spray paint and smashed windows that were everywhere.
Bradford once boasted two stations with overall roofs. The pair were swept away in the 1970s in an act of corporate and civic vandalism.
President Donald Trump seemed to issue a warning to individuals who participate in Tesla vandalisms, as reports of destruction to vehicles, dealerships and charging stations surge across the country. […] When asked about his comments at the White House on Friday afternoon, Trump called the vandalism suspects "terrorists" and appeared to argue what was happening with Tesla vehicles was worse than what happened during the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol.
Use vandalism when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Vandalism means Willful damage to or destruction of any property, such as graffiti or defacement..
Common synonyms include vandalization, malicious mischief, hooliganism.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
As we turned down the street I was appalled by the vandalism: spray paint and smashed windows that were everywhere.
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