as in vandalism
deliberate damaging or destroying of another's property
colorizing that classic black-and-white film would be an unforgivable act of cinematic vandalization
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as in to destroy
to deliberately cause the damage or destruction of another's property
he decided to vandalize the store because the owner had kicked him out
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Recent Examples of vandalization
Megan Forrester, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
Tesla dealerships have been protested and vandalized by apparent critics of Musk's foray into government.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Image In recent weeks, protests have flared at Tesla showrooms, and in some cases Tesla vehicles, charging stations and buildings have been set on fire or vandalized.
—Neal E. Boudette, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
At the same time, Tesla dealerships and cars have been protested against and vandalized.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Eleazar Villafranca, the landowner, confirmed to ABC News that the large bust of the Tesla CEO was vandalized over the weekend.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
Tesla dealerships have been protested and vandalized by apparent critics of Musk's foray into government.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Image In recent weeks, protests have flared at Tesla showrooms, and in some cases Tesla vehicles, charging stations and buildings have been set on fire or vandalized.
—Neal E. Boudette, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
At the same time, Tesla dealerships and cars have been protested against and vandalized.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vandalization
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Tesla arson defendants to face 'full force of law,' AG Bondi says Wagner is the fifth person to face federal charges in connection with the recent spate of vandalism incidents involving Tesla, according to Bondi.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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President Trump, meanwhile, has labeled Tesla vandalism an act of domestic terrorism and threatened to send perpetrators to an El Salvador prison.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, over 100 government offices and other structures have been forced to shut their doors, relocate or have been destroyed.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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The gangs have resumed kidnappings, while burning hospitals and destroying schools.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The pressure builds until Eddie has a meltdown in public, shaking and threatening the kids who defaced his car.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Charging stations have been defaced and burned too, and local Tesla dealerships have been picketed, including this weekend in Burbank.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
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The city never demolished the building.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2025
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The city did not share if the pool would be demolished, nor what is planned for the site.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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Kamikaze sank their first ship on Oct. 25, 1944, when a navy Zero pilot smashed into the USS St. Lo in the Philippine Sea while carrying a pair of 550-pound bombs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Raphinha gets the ball in space and smashes home from the edge of the box.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Justin Champagnie hit a 3-pointer, the Heat had a backcourt violation and then Carrington ruined Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s 40-point game by dropping this dagger on him.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In a series of lawsuits following the order, plaintiffs, including 22 Democratic state attorneys general and immigrant rights advocates, argued that Trump's order violates a right protected by the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment: anyone born in the United States is a citizen.—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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In legal terms, the lawsuits are saying oil and gas companies violated consumer-protection laws and committed common-law civil violations such as negligence.—
Hannah Wiseman,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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Their son and daughter-in-law, Cameron Bott, 35, and his wife, Diana, 36, whose nearby home was damaged in the tornado, initiated a discussion about starting a GoFundMe to offset potential insurance shortfalls in rebuilding the gas station.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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There was a fire in 2023 that damaged part of the nightclub, authorities said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Vandalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vandalization. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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