vandalism

UK
/ˈvændəlɪzəm/
US
/ˈvændəˌlɪzəm/
vandalismnoun
vandalisms
pl
Translations
The city has seen an increase in vandalism over the past year.
В городе за последний год увеличилось количество актов вандализма.
Definitions
The deliberate destruction or damage of public or private property.
The city has seen an increase in vandalism, with several public buildings being defaced.
The act of intentionally damaging or destroying something, especially something that is not yours.
Vandalism in the park has led to the installation of security cameras.
vandalismadjective
UK
/ˈvændəlɪzəm/
US
/ˈvændəˌlɪzəm/
Attributive use (e.g., 'vandalism prevention measures'); treated as a non-gradable adjective.
Definitions
Relating to vandalism or intended to prevent it.
The park installed vandalism-resistant lighting.