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Meaning of vandal
A person who deliberately destroys or damages public or private property
Etymology of vandal
The word "vandal" originates from the name of the East Germanic tribe known as the Vandals, who were infamous for their destructive raids and conquests, particularly the sack of Rome in 455 AD
Over time, the term "vandal" took on a broader meaning to describe anyone who engages in wanton or gratuitous destruction of property
Synonyms
hooligan
thug
vandalizer
destroyer
marauder
plunderer
pillager
looter
rioter
troublemaker
mischief-maker
delinquent
hoodlum
ruffian
roughneck
bully
aggressor
attacker
assailant
desecrator
defacer
spoiler
wrecker
demolisher
saboteur
terrorist
arsonist
incendiary
Definitions
- A person who deliberately destroys or damages public or private property, especially in a wanton or gratuitous manner
- * A member of the East Germanic tribe that lived in the region of modern-day Poland and Germany, known for their raids and conquests during the 4th to 6th centuries
Usage Examples
- The city struggled to combat the vandals who were destroying public property and undermining community efforts to improve the neighborhood
- * The ancient Vandals were a powerful and feared tribe that left a lasting impact on European history
Antonyms
conservationist
preservationist
restorer
protector
defender
preserver
guardian
caretaker
custodian
curator
saver
rescuer
recoverer
reclaimer
reformer
benefactor
philanthropist
humanitarian
altruist
preservationist
conservator