Arsonist
/ˈɑːrsənɪst/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who intentionally sets fire to property, especially buildings.
The arsonist was caught after setting fire to the abandoned warehouse.
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- arsonists
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Commentary
Use precisely to describe the individual committing the criminal act of arson.
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