VANDAL Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

vandal

noun

ˈvan-dᵊl

as in defacer

a person who damages or destroys property on purpose a group of vandals broke into the school and painted graffiti on the walls

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Recent Examples of vandal Trumbull Trump supporter said vandals wrote 'Nazi,' drew swastikas on his truck 3. —

Brian Gioiele, Connecticut Post, 1 Nov. 2024 At one point, unidentified vandals destroyed a plate-glass window at Lewis’s headquarters. —

Kelefa Sanneh, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024 In all likelihood, reports of screaming, chanting and strange lights can be attributed to the sight becoming a popular destination for mischievous teens and vandals. —

Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024 On September 28, 2023, vandals illegally chopped down what is known as the Sycamore Gap tree, a centuries-old sycamore next to Hadrian’s Wall in England. —

Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vandal