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vandalism

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van·dal·ism  (vndl-zm)
n.
Willful or malicious destruction of public or private property.

vandal·istic adj.

vandalism
the malicious destruction or defamation of public or private property. — vandal, vandalization, n.vandalish, adj.
See also: Behavior
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.vandalismvandalism - willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
destruction, devastation - the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
mischief, mischief-making, devilment, roguery, shenanigan, roguishness, devilry, deviltry, mischievousness, rascality - reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
Translations
vandalism [ˈvændəlɪzəm] nvandalismo
vandalism [ˈvændəlɪzəm] vandal nvandalisme m
vandalism [ˈvændəlɪzəm] vandal nVandalismus m
vandalism [ˈvændəlɪzəm] nvandalismo


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We cannot resist the impulse to point out, in concluding this note, some of the acts of vandalism which are every day planned, debated, begun, continued, and successfully completed under the eyes of the artistic public of Paris, face to face with criticism, which is disconcerted by so much audacity.
Arriving at an unconscionably early hour at the door of their apartment, I felt as if I were about to commit an act of vandalism.
 
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