vandalism
🇬🇧 UK/'vændәlizm/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
The deliberate and malicious destruction or defacement of property belonging to others
故意破坏(他人或公共)财产的行为
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedvandalroot
+
ismdoctrine, belief, practice
=vandalism
Example Sentences
- 1.
The vandalism of public buildings costs the city millions annually.
- 2.
Street art was vandalism at first, but now it's recognized as a form of art.