Definitions

1. verb

to intentionally damage or destroy property, especially public property or monuments, usually for malicious or playful reasons

“The city’s landmark fountain was vandalized during the night, leaving a trail of broken glass and paint.”

2. noun

an act of vandalizing

“The police were investigating the vandalism of the local park.”

3. verb (transitive)

to cause someone to vandalize

“The prankster was accused of vandalizing the school’s property.”