vandal Antonyms

Meaning of vandal

Wordnet

vandal (n)

someone who willfully destroys or defaces property

a member of the Germanic people who overran Gaul and Spain and North Africa and sacked Rome in 455

Webster

vandal (n.)

One of a Teutonic race, formerly dwelling on the south shore of the Baltic, the most barbarous and fierce of the northern nations that plundered Rome in the 5th century, notorious for destroying the monuments of art and literature.

Hence, one who willfully destroys or defaces any work of art or literature.

Webster

vandal (a.)

Alt. of Vandalic

vandal Sentence Examples

  1. The vandals defaced the ancient temple with graffiti, destroying its historical significance.
  2. The vandals broke windows and overturned trash cans, leaving the neighborhood in a state of disarray.
  3. The city has implemented surveillance cameras to deter vandals from damaging public property.
  4. The vandals targeted the school library, stealing books and destroying computers.
  5. The homeowner installed motion-activated lights to prevent vandals from approaching their property.
  6. The vandals spray-painted offensive symbols on the walls of a synagogue, causing widespread outrage.
  7. The police are investigating a series of vandalism incidents that have plagued the town.
  8. The vandals were arrested after witnesses reported their suspicious behavior.
  9. The vandals left a trail of destruction in their wake, causing damage to businesses and homes.
  10. The victims of vandalism are left feeling violated and outraged by the senseless act.

FAQs About the word vandal

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The vandals defaced the ancient temple with graffiti, destroying its historical significance.

The vandals broke windows and overturned trash cans, leaving the neighborhood in a state of disarray.

The city has implemented surveillance cameras to deter vandals from damaging public property.

The vandals targeted the school library, stealing books and destroying computers.