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vandalism

[van-dl-iz-uhm]

noun

  1. deliberately mischievous or malicious destruction or damage of property.

    vandalism of public buildings.

  2. the conduct or spirit characteristic of the Vandals.

  3. willful or ignorant destruction of artistic or literary treasures.

  4. a vandalic act.



vandalism

/ ˈæԻəˌɪə /

noun

  1. the wanton or deliberate destruction caused by a vandal or an instance of such destruction

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • vandalistic adjective
  • vandalish adjective
  • ˌԻ岹ˈپ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of vandalism1

1790–1800; vandal + -ism; compare French vandalisme
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Not everyone is pleased with the actions — there has been vandalism, destruction and injuries — isolated yet striking moments that have at times overshadowed peaceful demonstrations.

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Nathan Hochman on Wednesday announced charges that included assault on a peace officer, resisting arrest, conspiracy to commit vandalism, vandalism, commercial burglary and misdemeanor reckless driving against five individuals related to the protests.

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It’s been a surreal week for those who live and work in the Civic Center area, as peaceful protests, clashes with police and vandalism have erupted since Friday night.

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“Many businesses have now been affected by vandalism,” said Bass on Tuesday.

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Santos, a Mexican immigrant, told me he didn’t like the stealing and vandalism.

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