Definition of vandalism Vandalism

/væˈndʌlɪzʌm/ - [vandulizum] - van•dal•ism

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What does vandalism mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: vandalisms

vandalism - willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
  hooliganism, malicious mischief
  devilment, roguery, mischief-making, roguishness, shenanigan, mischief, deviltry, devilry, rascality, mischievousness reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • vandalism (n.)
    The spirit or conduct of the Vandals; ferocious cruelty; hostility to the arts and literature, or willful destruction or defacement of their monuments.

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  • vandalism
    The deliberate or wanton destruction of personal or public property caused by a vandal.

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  • "For the Wikipedia term, please see Vandalism."

    Vandalism is destroying or damaging the property of another. A person that does this is called a "vandal". This includes graffiti and website damage. This is usually illegal. Often, vandals do this because they think it is funny or because they want attention or to feel big, or bad.

    The name "vandal" is from the Vandals, a group of people who ruined Ancient Rome in the year 455 CE.

    Vandalism is almost always a crime; different types of vandalism include: graffiti, smashing the windows of cars and houses, and rioting.

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