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
John Tamny, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
This is also not the first time Acker was personally attacked, with his law firm vandalized with pro-Palestinian messages back in June.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
This war started on October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants led an invasion into sovereign Israeli territory and proceeded to murder, rape, mutilate, vandalize, and commit other inhumane acts.
—John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
Clashes lead to 'hit-and-run' attacks Holla said the clashes began on Wednesday night, when Maccabi supporters vandalized a taxi and a Palestinian flag was set on fire in Dam Square.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
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Verb
So to presume that governments can form central banks that will in turn fund governments vandalizes common sense.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
This is also not the first time Acker was personally attacked, with his law firm vandalized with pro-Palestinian messages back in June.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
This war started on October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants led an invasion into sovereign Israeli territory and proceeded to murder, rape, mutilate, vandalize, and commit other inhumane acts.
—John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
Clashes lead to 'hit-and-run' attacks Holla said the clashes began on Wednesday night, when Maccabi supporters vandalized a taxi and a Palestinian flag was set on fire in Dam Square.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vandalization
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Over the years, Pompeii and other sites across Italy have experienced increasingly aggressive vandalism, from the casual and careless discarding of trash to the more aggressive defacement of ancient sites.Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 31 Dec. 2024
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In a statement on Facebook, the bureau characterized the act as vandalism.Dennis Romero, NBC News, 30 Dec. 2024
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To its credit, Doc is more adept at crafting moral dilemmas that force its characters to reckon with the cost of saving one child at the expense of another’s health, or a patient’s right to know a secret that could destroy his family.Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Jan. 2025
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In 2023, nearly 40 were introduced to the council — from calling on the state legislature to let Louisville destroy confiscated firearms to requesting the city's Planning Commission review the Land Development Code.Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 1 Jan. 2025
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Bluer was accused of defacing the Roseville building around Oct. 24, 2021, because of the race and color of people affiliated with the church.Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
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His head was stuffed and mounted in Gregory Gym, only to be stolen before the 1928 SMU game, recovered unharmed shortly thereafter, then defaced in 1943 — most likely by Aggies, who sawed off his horns.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Nov. 2024
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The plan is a major change for Jackson Memorial Hospital, which would demolish two office buildings across from a Metrorail station in 2027 to make way for affordable and workforce housing in two towers filled with shops, a hotel and more than 800 apartments.Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
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Developers purchased the Young family home for $5.8 million in February 2023, and recently demolished the 4 Burleigh Street property to build a $28.75 million residential site, consequence.net reported.Angel Saunders, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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That was a record handle, smashing the previous year’s Super Bowl wagering in the state by $32 million.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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That smashed the government’s forecast of 6.5% growth for the year, as well as last year’s growth figure of 5.05%. Exports, driven by electronics, smartphones, and garments, grew 14.3% in 2024 to reach $405.5 billion, and that helped drive Vietnam’s growth.Alena Botros, Fortune Asia, 6 Jan. 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.Don Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
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Well, Neptune and his Wildcats might just be ruining the convenient narrative.CJ Moore, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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The lawsuit alleges the defendants’ service violated the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the Lanham Act, and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and constitutes wire fraud, access device fraud, common law trespass, and tortious interference.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
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The growing Twitter alternative has also quadrupled its moderation team to take action against accounts that violate its rules.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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In particular, some cleaners can permanently damage stainless steel, wood, marble, and other natural stone surfaces.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
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The Sheriff's Office took reports of seven mailboxes damaged along Arkansas 10 between the area east of Greenwood and the Logan County line, Pevehouse said.Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Vandalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vandalization. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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