as in vandalization
deliberate damaging or destroying of another's property
anyone guilty of vandalism to university property will be expelled
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Recent Examples of vandalism
The reactions to the killing of George Floyd, which did include acts of vandalism and looting, were overwhelmingly peaceful, according to a study by the group Armed Conflict Location & Event Data.
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025
That anger has, in some cases, spilled over into vandalism and arson targeting Tesla vehicles and facilities across the United States.
—Liam Stack, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Tesla’s stock has plummeted nearly 50 percent since late December, and the EV company has become a target for both peaceful protests and violent demonstrations, including vandalism, shootings and arson attacks.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump has issued a warning to three people who were arrested in connection with vandalism at his golf course in Scotland.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025
That anger has, in some cases, spilled over into vandalism and arson targeting Tesla vehicles and facilities across the United States.
—Liam Stack, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Tesla’s stock has plummeted nearly 50 percent since late December, and the EV company has become a target for both peaceful protests and violent demonstrations, including vandalism, shootings and arson attacks.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump has issued a warning to three people who were arrested in connection with vandalism at his golf course in Scotland.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Vandalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vandalism. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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