vandalish

/vænˈdælɪʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to behave like a vandal, especially by willfully damaging or defacing property

“The group of teenagers were caught vandalishing the school’s art museum.”

2. verb

to indulge in wanton or destructive behavior, especially in a playful manner

“The kids were vandalishing their room, drawing all over the walls with markers.”

3. noun

the act of vandalizing or indulging in destructive behavior

“The vandalish act left the community center with a large repair bill.”

Synonyms

  • deface
  • desecrate
  • vandalize

Antonyms

  • preserve
  • protect