vandalism
nounmasculine/vɐ̃dɐˈliʒmu/medium
van·da·lis·mo
Definition
The action of deliberately destroying or damaging public or private property.
The park bench was removed due to repeated vandalism.
Acts of vandalism have increased in the city center.
Common collocations
urban vandalismgraffiti vandalismmindless vandalismprevent vandalism
Etymology
Do francês 'vandalisme', derivado do nome do povo germânico Vândalos.