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vandal

/vændəl/ noun · British & US
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What does vandal mean?

noun

A person who willfully damages or destroys public or private property, especially for the sake of causing damage. A person who engages in destructive or chaotic behavior.

Example

"The vandals spray-painted graffiti on the abandoned building."

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