Arson is the act of setting fire to something. Arsonists often try to set fire to buildings or other places that are important, such as a school.
The arsonist set fire to the whole building, causing a lot of damage.
The arsonist set fire to the school, which is a very serious crime.
noun
a criminal who illegally sets fire to property
Synonyms:
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Arsonists burned the abandoned structure.
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The arsonists apologized publicly.
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As with the 1957 fire, this was suspected to be the result of an arsonist.
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It talks about the fire and the capture of the arsonist.
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They ought to send the arsonists in to recover the bodies.
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Ben pushes the boundaries to try and catch the arsonist.
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Lester shows up at the station to represent the arsonist.
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Let's not give the arsonist the pleasure of watching the fire.
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Ryan was away for the weekend in Melbourne when the arsonist struck.
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Takagi is revealed to be inside the warehouse the arsonist set fire to.