Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vandal
noun
/ˈvæn.dəl/
Definition
A vandal is a person who deliberately destroys or damages property.
Examples
- The vandal spray-painted graffiti on the school wall.
- After the festival, it was disappointing to see so much vandalism in the park.
- The museum is taking extra precautions to protect against potential vandals.
Meaning
The term often refers to someone who defaces or ruins something, especially public property, out of malice or for amusement.
Synonyms
- destructor
- criminal
- malefactor
- iconoclast
