Looting and Vandalism

Looting

Looting noun - Plundering during riots or in wartime.

Vandalism and looting are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vandalism" instead a noun "Looting".

Nearby Words: loot, looted, looter

Vandalism

Vandalism noun - Deliberate damaging or destroying of another's property.
Usage example: anyone guilty of vandalism to university property will be expelled
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Looting and vandalism are semantically related. You can use "Looting" instead a noun "Vandalism".

Both words in one sentence

  • It's telling that when the queen is assassinated and the walls separating the classes are brought down, the entire city instantly dissolves into an orgy of looting and vandalism.
    Source: Dystopia
  • Useful Notes / New York City The result was an outbreak of looting, vandalism and arson that made national headlines.
  • All in the Family: The basis of plot in the eighth-season episode "Archie and the KKK" starts with Mike's letter to a local newspaper giving his thoughts on looting, arson, vandalism, etc.
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