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
David K. Li, NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025
Dozens of bank branches have been vandalized, looted or set on fire; hundreds of employees have left and Haitians in some regions of the country, who rely on the more than $3 billion in remittances sent from the diaspora annually to live, have difficulty getting cash due to a liquidity problems.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Social media is rife with images of the distinctive vehicles vandalized with swastikas, with one recently spotted in Lower Manhattan.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
This comes after the white nationalist group vandalized the church in December 2020 during a pro-Trump rally.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
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Verb
And a Tesla Cybertruck was vandalized in the San Francisco suburb of Redwood City in late January.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025
Dozens of bank branches have been vandalized, looted or set on fire; hundreds of employees have left and Haitians in some regions of the country, who rely on the more than $3 billion in remittances sent from the diaspora annually to live, have difficulty getting cash due to a liquidity problems.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Social media is rife with images of the distinctive vehicles vandalized with swastikas, with one recently spotted in Lower Manhattan.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
This comes after the white nationalist group vandalized the church in December 2020 during a pro-Trump rally.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vandalization
Noun
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The incidents involved arson, gunfire and vandalism, including graffiti expressing grievances against those the perpetrators perceive to be racists, fascists or political opponents, the FBI said.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Protests and even cases of vandalism have plagued Tesla dealerships across the U.S. as President Donald Trump, a staunch ally of Musk's, has vowed to prosecute those suspected of committing crimes.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Residents of states that have been impacted by this weekend's storms have posted photos online showing their homes destroyed by the tornadoes, with roofs fallen completely off, walls caved in and debris on lawns.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Taking on the role of a teenage boy named Chrono, players have to travel through time and assemble a team to stop a horrifying creature named Lavos from destroying the world.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The vehicle was also pictured earlier in the day prior to it being defaced.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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Around them, the ground was strewn with the detritus of the old regime: uniforms, bullet casings, boots, defaced Assad posters.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Many have long since been demolished or altered beyond recognition, but some of the most beautiful have miraculously kept their original structures and decoration intact.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Some residential buildings have been demolished; a hole is punched into the side of a mosque; chunks of broken concrete now bare the inside of someone’s home to the outside world.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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To Late April Close, CFO Says - Update RTL pointed to 2024 success stories including Oscar-winner Poor Things, hit Amazon YA series Maxton Hall, Kim Kardashian-produced doc Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar and U.S. entertainment smashes like Family Feud and The Farmer Wants A Wife.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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Two people who were in the office area were hit as the vehicle smashed through the building, came out the other side and struck another vehicle, police said.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Mar. 2025
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Institutions of higher learning, schools, churches, museums ruined.—
Askold Haywas,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Without a life rights agreement, storytellers will need to take greater care that nothing in the work defames the subject or violates their privacy, among other things.—
Legal Entertainment,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The order violates core constitutional rights, including the rights to free speech and due process.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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The way it’s assembled brings a big advantage if it’s rolled or damaged, as body panels may be replaced in a matter of a few days.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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During that time, Carney was criticized by some – particularly on the right – for warning repeatedly that leaving the European Union would damage Britain’s economy.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Vandalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vandalization. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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