vandalism

Definitions

Action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property.

Willful or malicious defacement, alteration, or destruction of anything beautiful or venerable.

Examples

The local park was closed for repairs after a senseless act of vandalism left the playground equipment damaged.

The city council has implemented stricter security measures to prevent further vandalism of public monuments.

Synonyms

defacement destruction of property malicious damage graffiti desecration sabotage wanton destruction

Antonyms

preservation restoration conservation protection maintenance repair upkeep