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
It is thought the mysterious sharp metal pieces are intentionally left by vandals to damage the tires of vehicles on main roads.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
The Spectrum lines did not contain copper, but the vandals continued to cut cables, raising questions about their motives and the possibility of sabotage.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
More than 150 storm drain grates around St. Paul have been removed by vandals, according to the city’s Public Works Department.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 27 June 2025
Renters insurance typically offers three types of coverage, according to the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI):
Personal belongings: If any personal items are stolen, damaged or destroyed (by fire, smoke, vandals or thieves) and are covered in the policy, renters insurance covers the cost.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
The Spectrum lines did not contain copper, but the vandals continued to cut cables, raising questions about their motives and the possibility of sabotage.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
More than 150 storm drain grates around St. Paul have been removed by vandals, according to the city’s Public Works Department.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 27 June 2025
Renters insurance typically offers three types of coverage, according to the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI):
Personal belongings: If any personal items are stolen, damaged or destroyed (by fire, smoke, vandals or thieves) and are covered in the policy, renters insurance covers the cost.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vandal
destroyer
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The Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer Teruzuki was discovered July 10, at a depth of 2,624 feet in the Solomon Islands, the Ocean Exploration Trust reported in a July 12 news release.—
Mark Price
Updated July 13,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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There are two American destroyers believed to be operating in the Red Sea.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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“Vandal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vandal. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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