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Vandalism

Definition: Vandalism refers to the deliberate destruction, defacement, or damage of someone else's property, often as an act of rebellion, personal expression, or disregard for societal norms.

Noun

Sense: Destructive act

Example sentence: The city park was the target of vandalism last night, with benches and trees spray-painted with graffiti.

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Sense: Defacement of digital content

Example sentence: The website was subjected to vandalism when hackers replaced the homepage with offensive images and text.

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Verb

Sense: Engaging in destructive acts

Example sentence: The teenagers were caught vandalizing the abandoned building by smashing windows and spray-painting graffiti on the walls.

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Related adjective:

Adjective: Vandalistic

Example sentence: The vandalistic behavior resulted in significant damage to public property and outrage among the community.

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