vandalism
Vandalism is the crime of intentionally damaging or destroying property that belongs to someone else or the public. It often involves actions like breaking windows, painting graffiti, or damaging park equipment.
Exemplos
3 de 5The local park was closed today because of vandalism to the playground.
The local park was closed today because of vandalism to the playground.
The city council is implementing new security measures to reduce acts of vandalism in the subway.
The city council is implementing new security measures to reduce acts of vandalism in the subway.
I can't believe the vandalism on that new wall; it was just painted yesterday.
I can't believe the vandalism on that new wall; it was just painted yesterday.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'Vandals', a Germanic tribe famous for attacking and damaging the city of Rome.
Quiz rápido
The shop owner called the police to report the ___ on his front window.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: vandalism
Exemplos
The local park was closed today because of vandalism to the playground.
everydayThe local park was closed today because of vandalism to the playground.
The city council is implementing new security measures to reduce acts of vandalism in the subway.
formalThe city council is implementing new security measures to reduce acts of vandalism in the subway.
I can't believe the vandalism on that new wall; it was just painted yesterday.
informalI can't believe the vandalism on that new wall; it was just painted yesterday.
The research paper explores the sociological motivations behind youth vandalism in urban areas.
academicThe research paper explores the sociological motivations behind youth vandalism in urban areas.
Our commercial insurance policy provides full coverage against theft and vandalism.
businessOur commercial insurance policy provides full coverage against theft and vandalism.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
victim of vandalism
victim of vandalism
anti-vandalism measures
anti-vandalism measures
wanton vandalism
wanton vandalism
Frequentemente confundido com
Sabotage is damage intended to hinder a specific process or enemy, while vandalism is often random property damage.
Graffiti is a specific form of vandalism involving writing or drawing; vandalism is a broader term for all property damage.
Notas de uso
The word is usually an uncountable noun. You 'commit vandalism' or refer to 'an act of vandalism' rather than saying 'a vandalism'.
Erros comuns
Learners often use the noun 'vandalism' when they mean the person (the 'vandal'). Also, ensure you use the verb 'vandalize' for the action.
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'Vandals', a Germanic tribe famous for attacking and damaging the city of Rome.
Origem da palavra
From the 'Vandals', a Germanic people who sacked Rome in 455 AD, symbolizing mindless destruction.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many Western cities, there is a complex cultural debate between what is considered 'street art' and what is 'vandalism'.
Quiz rápido
The shop owner called the police to report the ___ on his front window.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: vandalism
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