Vandalism Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈvændəɫɪzəm/

VAN-duh-liz-um

UK

/vˈændəlˌɪzəm/

VAN-duh-liz-um

Definition

Vandalism is the act of intentionally damaging or destroying property, especially things that belong to others, such as public buildings or art.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in legal, formal, and news contexts. Often refers to damage to public or shared property. Common collocations: 'commit vandalism', 'acts of vandalism', 'victim of vandalism'. Different from 'theft', as it means destruction, not stealing.

• Spanish: vandalismo
• Portuguese (BR): vandalismo
• Portuguese (PT): vandalismo
• Chinese (Simplified): 故意破坏
• Chinese (Traditional): 惡意破壞
• Hindi: तोड़फोड़
• Arabic: التخريب
• Bengali: বিনষ্টকার্য - নাশকতা
• Russian: вандализм
• Japanese: 器物損壊 - バンダリズム
• Vietnamese: phá hoại
• Korean: 기물 파손
• Turkish: vandalizm - kundakçılık (mülk zarar verme)
• Urdu: تخریب املاک - وینڈلزم
• Indonesian: vandalisme

Example Sentences

Graffiti is a form of vandalism.

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The school suffered vandalism over the weekend.

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The city is trying to stop vandalism in parks.

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There was a lot of vandalism after the football game last night.

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The museum increased security to prevent vandalism.

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Kids sometimes think breaking windows is fun, but it’s actually vandalism.

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