Vandals

1. A people of northern Europe , known for their cruelty and destructiveness, who invaded the Roman Empire and plundered Rome itself in the fifth century.

Notes

The term vandalism , meaning wanton destructiveness, comes from the name of the Vandals.

Example Sentences

Throughout the years, vandals have occasionally broken off parts of the left hand, toes and a sphere that the figure originally held.

From Los Angeles Times

And now a Mediterranean villa on a hillside in genteel Bel-Air has become the latest target of mysterious graffiti vandals.

From Los Angeles Times

He explained that his private security and property managers at his properties were overwhelmed by trespassers and vandals.

From Los Angeles Times

But the graffiti led to an outpouring of anger, with the vandals branded as “mindless” and “absolutely disgusting”.

From BBC

The closure of the Instagram account is a further blow to the business which was forced to temporarily close in August after its premises on Birkdale Road was targeted by vandals.

From BBC