As nouns the difference between bandit and vandal
is that bandit is one who robs others while vandal is a person who needlessly destroys or damages other people's property.
As a verb vandal is
to become a vandal.
As an adjective vandal is
of the particular ancient Germanic tribe.
bandit
English
Noun
(
en noun)
one who robs others
an outlaw
one who cheats others
(military) An enemy aircraft.
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vandal
Noun
(
en noun)
A person who needlessly destroys or damages other people's property.
Derived terms
* vandalic
* vandalish
* vandalism
Synonyms
* destroyer
* ruiner
* wrecker
Verb
To become a vandal.
Synonyms
* vandalize
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Of the particular ancient Germanic tribe.
Carelessly destructive.