1. a person who deliberately destroys or damages public or private property
2. a member of a Germanic people who sacked Rome in 455 AD
Usage: historical

Examples

• The vandal spray-painted graffiti on the school wall.
• Police are searching for the vandals who broke the park benches.
• Security cameras help deter vandals from damaging property.
• The ancient Vandals were known for their destructive raids.
• Someone called the vandal who smashed the bus stop windows.
• The museum increased security after vandals damaged several exhibits.