Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

arsonist

noun
/ˈɑːrsənɪst/
Definition
A person who deliberately sets fire to property.
Examples
  • The police arrested the arsonist who set fire to the abandoned warehouse.
  • Her actions revealed her as an arsonist, inflicting harm on the community.
  • Investigators found evidence linking the man to several arsonist attacks in the area.
Meaning
An arsonist is someone who intentionally ignites flames to cause damage, often as a crime.
Synonyms
  • firebug
  • incendiary
  • pyromaniac