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Hooliganism

HOO-lih-guh-nih-zuhm

/ˈhuːlɪɡʌˌnɪzʌm/

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hooliganism

Dictionary meaning

Willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others.

Examples

  • Football fans have a bad reputation for hooliganism.

Synonyms: vandalism

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