vandalism
noun
van·dal·ism
ˈvan-də-ˌli-zəm 
: willful or malicious destruction or defacement of public or private property
Examples of vandalism in a Sentence
acts of theft and vandalism
He was arrested for vandalism.
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Certain areas in South Florida have a history of break-ins at storage units, resulting in costly thefts and vandalism.
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Kody Boye, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
His property has also been subject to vandalism.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Viveros was booked for grand theft and felony vandalism, police said.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 22 May 2026
The old main stand on Witton Lane was a beauty and destroying it in the 2000s was an act of architectural vandalism.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 21 May 2026
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Kody Boye, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
His property has also been subject to vandalism.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Viveros was booked for grand theft and felony vandalism, police said.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 22 May 2026
The old main stand on Witton Lane was a beauty and destroying it in the 2000s was an act of architectural vandalism.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 21 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for vandalism
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“Vandalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vandalism. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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vandalism
noun
van·dal·ism
ˈvan-dᵊl-ˌiz-əm
: intentional destruction or damage to property
Legal Definition
vandalism
noun
van·dal·ism
ˈvand-ᵊl-ˌi-zəm
: the willful or malicious destruction or defacement of property
insurance covering property damage from vandalism and malicious mischief
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