B2nouncrimesociety
US/ˈvæn.dəl.ɪzəm/
UK/ˈvæn.dəl.ɪzəm/
the crime of damaging public or private property on purpose
In context
The park was closed after an act of vandalism destroyed several benches.
Graffiti on the school wall was treated as vandalism.
The city spends thousands of dollars each year repairing damage caused by vandalism.
Words that go with vandalism
noun + preposition
- act of vandalismThe statue was damaged in an act of vandalism.
- acts of vandalismActs of vandalism increased in the neighborhood.
- victim of vandalismThe shop was a victim of vandalism last week.
verb + noun
- commit vandalismTwo teenagers were caught committing vandalism.
- prevent vandalismBetter lighting helps prevent vandalism.
adjective + noun
- wanton vandalismThe report described the damage as wanton vandalism.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a vandalismCorrect: an act of vandalism