Synonyms of vandalism

vandalism

noun

ˈvan-də-ˌli-zəm 

as in vandalization

deliberate damaging or destroying of another's property

anyone guilty of vandalism to university property will be expelled

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vandalization
• destruction
• defacement
• defacing
• wrecking
• trashing
• desecration
• sabotage
• ruin
• demolishing
• ruination
• demolishment
• looting
• predation
• ravaging
• depredation
• ravage
• spoliation
• plundering
• desecrating
• marauding
• pillaging
• pillage
• plunder
• despoiling
• sacking
• despoilment
• ransacking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protection
• conservation
• preservation
• saving
• salvage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vandalism

Neighbors Would ‘Cross The Street’ To Avoid Dog—Then Owner Makes One Change By Darlin Tillery Life & Trends Reporter 1 A man's attempt to protect his elderly neighbor's dog from potential harm has led to accusations of vandalism and threats of legal action. —David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025

Abandonment, neglect and vandalism endanger the gravesites, and must be dealt with to preserve and properly memorialize them. —Herb Boyd, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025

According to the report, the Office of the Inspector General received an anonymous complaint in June 2020 that the DOT was unsecured, and that signs of vandalism were present. —Cale Ahearn, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2025

What To Know The vandalism consisted of the destruction of nine memorial wreaths, which were laid down on January 28 during a ceremony for to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025