vandalism
2 synonyms for vandalism, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Deliberate damage or destruction of property, such as graffiti or smashed windows.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
hooliganism
malicious mischief
How to use vandalism
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
act of vandalism
victim of vandalism
Etymology
From French vandalisme, coined in 1794 to describe the destruction of art during the French Revolution, itself named after the Vandals.
Full origin of vandalism →Frequently asked questions
What does “vandalism” mean?
The word “vandalism” means deliberate damage or destruction of property, such as graffiti or smashed windows. In plain terms, the deliberate wrecking or defacing of property.
How do you pronounce “vandalism”?
“Vandalism” is pronounced VAN-duh-lihzm (/ˈvændəlɪzm̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “vandalism” in a sentence?
Here is “vandalism” used in a sentence: “The park benches were covered in vandalism.”
What part of speech is “vandalism”?
“Vandalism” is a noun.
Where does the word “vandalism” come from?
The word “vandalism” dates back to around 1794 and comes from French. From French vandalisme, coined in 1794 to describe the destruction of art during the French Revolution, itself named after the Vandals.
Is “vandalism” a common word?
“Vandalism” is an uncommon word in modern English.
