Synonyms of vandalism

vandalism

noun

ˈvan-də-ˌli-zəm 

as in vandalization

deliberate damaging or destroying of another's property

anyone guilty of vandalism to university property will be expelled

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vandalization
• destruction
• defacement
• defacing
• wrecking
• trashing
• desecration
• sabotage
• ruin
• demolishing
• ruination
• demolishment
• looting
• predation
• ravaging
• depredation
• ravage
• spoliation
• plundering
• desecrating
• marauding
• pillaging
• pillage
• plunder
• despoiling
• sacking
• despoilment
• ransacking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protection
• conservation
• preservation
• saving
• salvage

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of vandalism

Erick Rodriguez, 34, was held to answer at a preliminary hearing last week on charges of negligent discharge of a firearm, child endangerment and vandalism. —Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024

In addition to general liability insurance, Nationwide offers commercial property coverage that protects your building and merchandise from vandalism, theft, severe weather or other damage or loss. —Liz Knueven, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024

Amsterdam prosecutors handed public disturbance charges to 40 people, and vandalism charges to another 10. —Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024

Another 40 people have been fined for public disturbance and 10 for offences including vandalism. —Reuters, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024