C1nouncrimeurban
US/ˈvæn.dəl/
UK/ˈvæn.dəl/
a person who deliberately damages public property or other people's things
In context
Vandals broke the windows of the bus shelter again last night.
The police are looking for the vandals who damaged the school.
Cameras were installed in the park to catch vandals.
Words that go with vandal
adjective + noun
- young vandalsYoung vandals sprayed paint on the wall.
- suspected vandalA suspected vandal was arrested near the station.
verb + noun
- catch a vandalPolice hope to catch the vandals soon.
noun + preposition
- attack by vandalsThe statue was damaged in an attack by vandals.
verb + preposition
- damaged by vandalsThe playground was damaged by vandals.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Vandal is a serious problem in my city.Correct: Vandalism is a serious problem in my city.