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
The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Taneytown’s parks and recreation department is asking for help identifying three suspects, two men and one woman, who were allegedly caught on camera vandalizing the skate park at Taneytown High School Park on Halloween evening, according to a Facebook post from the department.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2024
In downtown, multiple businesses were burglarized or vandalized, though exact details were not available.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
And a new front-facing LED panel can display friendly-seeming digital eyes — to reduce instances of the robot being attacked or vandalized.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024
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Three people have been charged with hate crimes for vandalizing the homes of Brooklyn Museum executives, reports The Brooklyn Daily Eagle.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Taneytown’s parks and recreation department is asking for help identifying three suspects, two men and one woman, who were allegedly caught on camera vandalizing the skate park at Taneytown High School Park on Halloween evening, according to a Facebook post from the department.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2024
In downtown, multiple businesses were burglarized or vandalized, though exact details were not available.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
And a new front-facing LED panel can display friendly-seeming digital eyes — to reduce instances of the robot being attacked or vandalized.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024
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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
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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
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Double talk takes many forms, all of which damage or destroy trust: Spin: Every organization and, to an extent, every individual engages in public relations.Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Healthcare providers insert a probe into the affected vein, emitting laser beams that produce heat to destroy the veins.Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Blue splatters of paint have since come to accompany the mural after it was defaced.Rosa Rahimi, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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What the 37-year-old rapper is pissed about is that this billboard-sized monument to his greatness was defaced.Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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Once, in a stadium since demolished, the Orioles won three world championships; the Baltimore Colts did the same.Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Dec. 2024
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Subsequently demolished and rebuilt by Simo Design and Fischer Construction, the sleek wood and stone structure ultimately sold to Bay-Schuck in late 2019 for $11 million.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Amid six minutes of bidding the watch soared to its final price of $840,000, totally smashing its $60,000 high estimate.Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The burglar smashed the Plexiglass case that held the slippers and absconded with them.Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
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This increases the risk of electrical shocks, fire, and short circuits, which can ruin your holidays.Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Over time, this can take away a company's competitive edge or even ruin its reputation with future talent.Subha Barry, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuit alleges the restaurant violated the Texas Dram Shop Act by failing to uphold its staff to safely sell alcoholic beverages.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Faced with community complaints, Mayor Karen Bass retools her affordable housing strategy July 6, 2024 This summer, low-income housing advocates sued the city alleging that Feldstein Soto and Park, with the tacit support of Bass, violated fair housing laws by slow-walking the project.Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Rain barrel accessories, like tubing, lids, and spigots, can also be damaged by cold weather, while metal rain barrels won’t function once temperatures drop below freezing.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
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Infrastructure has been significantly damaged, with roads, homes, and public facilities rendered uninhabitable in parts of the affected region.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Vandalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vandalization. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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