as in vandalism
deliberate damaging or destroying of another's property
colorizing that classic black-and-white film would be an unforgivable act of cinematic vandalization
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as in to destroy
to deliberately cause the damage or destruction of another's property
he decided to vandalize the store because the owner had kicked him out
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Recent Examples of vandalization
Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 22 July 2025
Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Bronx campaign office was vandalized with red paint overnight Monday, with perpetrators leaving a sign accusing the congresswoman of funding genocide in Gaza.
—Adeola Adeosun
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
According to a statement from the Chicago Police Department, three buildings in the 2700 block of West Cermak Road and one in the 2500 block were vandalized late Friday night, around midnight.
—Katherine Weaver, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
The following year, the K-rail was vandalized with graffiti.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
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The pair allegedly vandalized the Guardian Building's revolving glass door at 4:45 a.m. Saturday and fled, according to a news release from prosecutor Kym Worthy’s office.
—Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 22 July 2025
Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Bronx campaign office was vandalized with red paint overnight Monday, with perpetrators leaving a sign accusing the congresswoman of funding genocide in Gaza.
—Adeola Adeosun
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
According to a statement from the Chicago Police Department, three buildings in the 2700 block of West Cermak Road and one in the 2500 block were vandalized late Friday night, around midnight.
—Katherine Weaver, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
The following year, the K-rail was vandalized with graffiti.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vandalization
Noun
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After the May vandalism arrest, ICE attempted to detain him once again.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
31 July 2025
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Gille appears to have a criminal drug possession history and vandalism charges in Florida from 2012 and 2014, respectively, according to documents reviewed by Newsweek.—
Mandy Taheri
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
Verb
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In return, he was allowed to effectively destroy a nature site of great conservation value.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Trump also is destroying the Games’ potential upside.—
Joe Mathews,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Over the years, around 30 people would be arrested for toppling or otherwise defacing the cross, according to Enquirer reports at the time.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Vandals defacing city buildings with anti-police graffiti.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2025
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The kids division, ages 5 to 11, was tasked with demolishing a singular slice, or one-fourth, of an entire pie.—
Olivia Cyrus
July 23,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
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That includes plans to demolish the building this summer.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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Abraham Toro led off the fifth with a single against Twins starter Simeon Woods Richardson, Anthony drew a walk and Alex Bregman smashed a three-run homer to put the Red Sox ahead 3-2.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
29 July 2025
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What no one knew at the time was the right engine of the plane had smashed into the elevator shaft, crashing down and severing cables on its way.—
Susan Young,
People.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Freezing her eggs was a priority because chemotherapy could ruin her chances of fertility and natural birth.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Under the proposal, violating the permit restrictions would carry a $150 fine.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
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An administrative review over whether the deputies violated department policies is also ongoing, Waters said.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Anything that damages the trust between the vendor, Microsoft, and the user is as much a threat as the hackers themselves, in my never humble opinion.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Vandalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vandalization. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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