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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of vandalization
Megan Forrester, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
Tesla dealerships have been protested and vandalized by apparent critics of Musk's foray into government.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Image In recent weeks, protests have flared at Tesla showrooms, and in some cases Tesla vehicles, charging stations and buildings have been set on fire or vandalized.
—Neal E. Boudette, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
At the same time, Tesla dealerships and cars have been protested against and vandalized.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vandalization
Verb
Eleazar Villafranca, the landowner, confirmed to ABC News that the large bust of the Tesla CEO was vandalized over the weekend.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
Tesla dealerships have been protested and vandalized by apparent critics of Musk's foray into government.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Image In recent weeks, protests have flared at Tesla showrooms, and in some cases Tesla vehicles, charging stations and buildings have been set on fire or vandalized.
—Neal E. Boudette, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
At the same time, Tesla dealerships and cars have been protested against and vandalized.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vandalization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vandalization
Noun
-
President Trump, meanwhile, has labeled Tesla vandalism an act of domestic terrorism and threatened to send perpetrators to an El Salvador prison.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
-
Tesla arson defendants to face 'full force of law,' AG Bondi says Wagner is the fifth person to face federal charges in connection with the recent spate of vandalism incidents involving Tesla, according to Bondi.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
More than half a dozen tornadoes have been confirmed, including one in Marshall County, Oklahoma, that left two homes completely destroyed and damaged about 20 others.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
-
Fans of the franchise will remember that the Battle of Exegol was the climactic showdown between the Resistance and the First Order, which ended with the Sith being destroyed once and for all.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Charging stations have been defaced and burned too, and local Tesla dealerships have been picketed, including this weekend in Burbank.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
-
The pressure builds until Eddie has a meltdown in public, shaking and threatening the kids who defaced his car.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Purdy put his reporter’s hat back on and dug up that the 38 S. Fifth St. house — which would have sat in the plaza just south of the city council chambers — was demolished after an arson fire damaged it beyond repair.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
-
In Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, residents said the Israeli military demolished more homes in the city, which has all come under Israeli control in the past days in what Israeli leaders said was an expansion of security zones in Gaza to put more pressure on Hamas to release remaining hostages.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Kamikaze sank their first ship on Oct. 25, 1944, when a navy Zero pilot smashed into the USS St. Lo in the Philippine Sea while carrying a pair of 550-pound bombs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
-
Raphinha gets the ball in space and smashes home from the edge of the box.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Justin Champagnie hit a 3-pointer, the Heat had a backcourt violation and then Carrington ruined Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s 40-point game by dropping this dagger on him.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
-
However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
In a series of lawsuits following the order, plaintiffs, including 22 Democratic state attorneys general and immigrant rights advocates, argued that Trump's order violates a right protected by the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment: anyone born in the United States is a citizen.—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
-
In legal terms, the lawsuits are saying oil and gas companies violated consumer-protection laws and committed common-law civil violations such as negligence.—
Hannah Wiseman,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Their son and daughter-in-law, Cameron Bott, 35, and his wife, Diana, 36, whose nearby home was damaged in the tornado, initiated a discussion about starting a GoFundMe to offset potential insurance shortfalls in rebuilding the gas station.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
-
There was a fire in 2023 that damaged part of the nightclub, authorities said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Vandalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vandalization. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share