vandalism

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vandalism

(noun)

Meaning

deliberate damage to property

Example

"The graffiti on the walls was an act of vandalism."

Synonyms

destructionsabotagedamage

Antonyms

repairpreservation

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin Vandalus, referring to a Germanic tribe known for sacking Rome.
Related word forms
  • verb: vandalise
  • adjective: vandalised

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