as in vandalization
deliberate damaging or destroying of another's property
anyone guilty of vandalism to university property will be expelled
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Recent Examples of vandalism
Meanwhile, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass placed a curfew on downtown L.A. Tuesday, after several nights of demonstrations, clashes with law enforcement and vandalism.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 11 June 2025
What to Know: Leavitt accused protesters of attacking American identity, citing incidents of flag-burning, anti-ICE chants, and vandalism.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
One person was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, another on suspicion of resisting arrest and one on suspicion of vandalism.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 10 June 2025
For example, Tesla shares increased in value after Trump’s election last year before decreasing drastically early in the president’s administration amid boycotts and vandalism.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 1 June 2025
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 11 June 2025
What to Know: Leavitt accused protesters of attacking American identity, citing incidents of flag-burning, anti-ICE chants, and vandalism.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
One person was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, another on suspicion of resisting arrest and one on suspicion of vandalism.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 10 June 2025
For example, Tesla shares increased in value after Trump’s election last year before decreasing drastically early in the president’s administration amid boycotts and vandalism.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vandalism
destruction
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Confrontational rhetoric Salami was known for his aggressive rhetoric against both Israel and the United States, calling for the destruction of Israel as early as 2016.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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The destruction of several strategic bombers is another reminder that Kyiv remains determined in its struggle against Moscow’s invasion.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
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“Vandalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vandalism. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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