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
In 2014, vandals tried to set fire to the shul, noted for the whimsical palm trees painted on either side of the ark, and its ceiling, which resembles a starry night.
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Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
In March, Turnberry was targeted by vandals who were angered by the Trump administration’s handling of Israel’s invasion of Gaza.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2025
Upkeep of the house lagged, however, except for mowing the property and repairing damage done by vandals.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2025
The vandals even cut extension cords and emptied propane tanks.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
In March, Turnberry was targeted by vandals who were angered by the Trump administration’s handling of Israel’s invasion of Gaza.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2025
Upkeep of the house lagged, however, except for mowing the property and repairing damage done by vandals.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2025
The vandals even cut extension cords and emptied propane tanks.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vandal
destroyer
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During one such mission last month, a Chinese coast guard ship collided with a Chinese navy destroyer as the two vessels pursued a Philippine supply convoy.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The law enforcement detachment aboard the destroyer boarded the Venezuelan craft and carried out a search that turned up no drugs, according to the official.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Vandal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vandal. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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