Vandalization vs. Vandalism — What's the Difference?

To damage or destroy (another's property) willfully or maliciously.

Vandalism is the action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property. The term includes property damage, such as graffiti and defacement directed towards any property without permission of the owner.

Vandalism

Action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property

Willful or malicious damage or destruction of the property of another.

Willful damage to or destruction of any property, such as graffiti or defacement.

The spirit or conduct of the Vandals; ferocious cruelty; hostility to the arts and literature, or willful destruction or defacement of any object of beauty or value.

Willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others