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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.

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