vandalization

/ˌvændəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of deliberately damaging or destroying property, especially public or private property that does not belong to you.
    • The museum was closed temporarily after the vandalization of several paintings.
    • Security cameras were installed to prevent the vandalization of the school building.
    • The vandalization of the park benches cost the city thousands of dollars to repair.
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