Vandal
noun
A person who intentionally destroys or damages public or private property.
The local library was damaged by vandals over the weekend.
Often appears as...
- vandal damage
- criminal vandal
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Disapproving
noun
A person belonging to a Germanic people who lived in the area south of the Baltic Sea between the Elbe and Vistula rivers.
The Vandals were known for their invasions and attacks on Roman territories.
Often appears as...
- vandal tribe
- vandal invasion
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Historical
noun
A person who intentionally destroys or damages public or private property.
The local library was damaged by vandals over the weekend.
Often appears as...
- vandal damage
- criminal vandal
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A person belonging to a Germanic people who lived in the area south of the Baltic Sea between the Elbe and Vistula rivers.
The Vandals were known for their invasions and attacks on Roman territories.
Often appears as...
- vandal tribe
- vandal invasion
Usage tips
Historical
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'vandal' carries a strong negative meaning, often associated with criminal activity and disrespect.
The neighborhood was outraged by the vandal who spray-painted cars.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Prank
'Vandal' is used for serious damage, not for small pranks or jokes.
Smashing windows is an act of a vandal, not a prankster.
Pro Tip 3/3News Headlines
The term 'vandal' is common in news reports about property damage.
Vandals Destroy Historic Monument Overnight.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'vandal' carries a strong negative meaning, often associated with criminal activity and disrespect.
The neighborhood was outraged by the vandal who spray-painted cars.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Prank
'Vandal' is used for serious damage, not for small pranks or jokes.
Smashing windows is an act of a vandal, not a prankster.
Pro Tip 3/3News Headlines
The term 'vandal' is common in news reports about property damage.
Vandals Destroy Historic Monument Overnight.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'vandal' carries a strong negative meaning, often associated with criminal activity and disrespect.
The neighborhood was outraged by the vandal who spray-painted cars.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Prank
'Vandal' is used for serious damage, not for small pranks or jokes.
Smashing windows is an act of a vandal, not a prankster.
Pro Tip 3/3News Headlines
The term 'vandal' is common in news reports about property damage.
Vandals Destroy Historic Monument Overnight.
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Video examples
Will Potter: The...
The rest were outside at a new memorial. They were praising Dr. King as his style of activism was branded as terrorism if done in the name of animals or the environment. Supporters say laws like this are needed for the the vandals, the arsonists, the radicals.
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Flying Devils PIPE National...
campsites for instance besides simple vandals stealing food is a specialty and once the rumor gets out then a free meal is available the Johnny rooks have themselves beat this thievery isn't for personal enrichment
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Lunchtime for Baboons PIPE...
mothers and their young find food and kelp left by the ebbing tide it's better than scratching a living in tough vandals
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Will Potter: The...
The rest were outside at a new memorial. They were praising Dr. King as his style of activism was branded as terrorism if done in the name of animals or the environment. Supporters say laws like this are needed for the the vandals, the arsonists, the radicals.
Video examples
Flying Devils PIPE National...
campsites for instance besides simple vandals stealing food is a specialty and once the rumor gets out then a free meal is available the Johnny rooks have themselves beat this thievery isn't for personal enrichment
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Lunchtime for Baboons PIPE...
mothers and their young find food and kelp left by the ebbing tide it's better than scratching a living in tough vandals
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Quote examples
Charles C. Mann
American Journalist
A smartphone links patients' bodies and doctors' computers, which in turn are connected to the Internet, which in turn is connected to any smartphone anywhere. The new devices could put the management of an individual's internal organs in the hands of every hacker, online scammer, and digital vandal on Earth.
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Eric Holder
American Public Servant
I urge the citizens of Ferguson who have been peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights to join with law enforcement in condemning the actions of looters, vandals and others seeking to inflame tensions and sow discord.
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Mindy Kaling
American Actress
I'm not married, I frequently use my debit card to buy things that cost less than three dollars, and my bedroom is so untidy it looks like vandals ransacked the Anthropologie sale section. I'm kind of a mess.
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Joseph Wood Krutch
American Environmentalist
If people destroy something replaceable made by mankind, they are called vandals; if they destroy something irreplaceable made by God, they are called developers.
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Rick Santelli
American Journalist
While the vandals are on the street corners, the Tea Party conservatives, they're working state houses, the governorships, the mayorships, the Senate, the House.
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Joseph Wood Krutch
American Environmentalist
When a man wantonly destroys one of the works of man we call him a vandal. When he destroys one of the works of god we call him a sportsman.
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James Wilson
American Politician
Certainly, its important to protect the water system and that covers, certainly, everything from vandals to terrorists.
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Ken Thompson
American Scientist
On the one hand, the press, television, and movies make heroes of vandals by calling them whiz kids.
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Charles C. Mann
American Journalist
A smartphone links patients' bodies and doctors' computers, which in turn are connected to the Internet, which in turn is connected to any smartphone anywhere. The new devices could put the management of an individual's internal organs in the hands of every hacker, online scammer, and digital vandal on Earth.
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Eric Holder
American Public Servant
I urge the citizens of Ferguson who have been peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights to join with law enforcement in condemning the actions of looters, vandals and others seeking to inflame tensions and sow discord.
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Mindy Kaling
American Actress
I'm not married, I frequently use my debit card to buy things that cost less than three dollars, and my bedroom is so untidy it looks like vandals ransacked the Anthropologie sale section. I'm kind of a mess.
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Joseph Wood Krutch
American Environmentalist
If people destroy something replaceable made by mankind, they are called vandals; if they destroy something irreplaceable made by God, they are called developers.
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Rick Santelli
American Journalist
While the vandals are on the street corners, the Tea Party conservatives, they're working state houses, the governorships, the mayorships, the Senate, the House.
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Joseph Wood Krutch
American Environmentalist
When a man wantonly destroys one of the works of man we call him a vandal. When he destroys one of the works of god we call him a sportsman.
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James Wilson
American Politician
Certainly, its important to protect the water system and that covers, certainly, everything from vandals to terrorists.
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Ken Thompson
American Scientist
On the one hand, the press, television, and movies make heroes of vandals by calling them whiz kids.
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