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assassination

killing or murder for political reasonsThe assassination of the king occurred at night.

vandalism

Willful damage or destruction of anyproperty with no other purpose than damage or destruction of said property. As we turned down the street I was appalled by the vandalism; spray-paint and smashed windows that were everywhere.

arson

(uncountable) The crime of setting afire with intent to cause damage.(countable) An instance of such a crime.

burglary

The crime of unlawfully breaking into a vehicle, house, store, or other enclosure with the intent to steal.(legal) Under the common law, breaking and entering of thedwelling of another at night with the intent to commit a felony,

mugging

A quick violent robbery of a person, usually in a public place. There have been three muggingsin this street in the past week.

vandal

A person who needlessly destroys ordamages other people's property. synonymsdestroyerruinerwrecker