vandalism

Meanings

• noun

  The deliberate defacement, destruction, or damaging of public or private property.

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Synonyms

vandalization

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vandalism
damage , chaos , misdemeanor , scheme , demeanor

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Variants

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vandalism , vandalisms

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'vandale', a name given to the Germanic tribes that invaded the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century, known for their destructive behavior.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'vandalism' comes from the Vandals, a Germanic tribe that invaded the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century.

2. Vandalism is estimated to cost billions of dollars each year in damages.

3. Graffiti art, a form of vandalism, has gained mainstream acceptance and is now a popular form of expression and even sold for high prices.

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Related Concepts

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1. Graffiti: A form of vandalism that involves writing or drawing on walls or other surfaces using permanent markers or paint.

2. Tagging: A specific form of graffiti where an individual's name or symbol, called a tag, is repeatedly written or drawn in public places.

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Culture

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Vandalism has been used as a form of expression and protest throughout history, from ancient Rome to modern-day graffiti art. It can be seen as a form of rebellion or a way to make a statement, but it is also often associated with crime and negatively impacts communities.

How to Memorize "vandalism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person damaging or defacing property in a public place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vandalism' with destruction or damage to property.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Vandalize Value' to remember that vandalism involves damaging or defacing property.

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