Arsonist

Pronunciation: /ˈɑrsənɪst/

Definitions of arsonist

noun a person who intentionally sets fire to property

Example Sentences

A1 The arsonist set fire to the abandoned building.

A2 The police arrested the arsonist for starting multiple fires in the neighborhood.

B1 The arsonist was found guilty of arson and sentenced to prison.

B2 The arsonist's motive for starting the fire remains unknown.

C1 The arsonist's actions caused extensive damage to the historic church.

C2 The arsonist was a master of disguise, making it difficult for authorities to track them down.

Examples of arsonist in a Sentence

formal The arsonist was apprehended by the police and will face charges for setting fire to the building.

informal Did you hear about the arsonist who got caught red-handed by the authorities?

slang That arsonist is a real firebug, always causing trouble.

figurative The gossip spread like wildfire, fueled by the arsonist's malicious lies.

Grammatical Forms of arsonist

• past tense: arsoned
• plural: arsonists
• comparative: more arsonistic
• superlative: most arsonistic
• present tense: arsonizes
• future tense: will arsonize
• perfect tense: has arsonized
• continuous tense: is arsonizing
• singular: arsonist
• positive degree: arsonistic
• infinitive: to arsonize
• gerund: arsonizing
• participle: arsonized

Origin and Evolution of arsonist

First Known Use: 1670 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'arsonist' originated from the French word 'incendiaire' which means 'one who maliciously sets fire to property'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'arsonist' has retained its original meaning of someone who intentionally sets fire to property. However, it has become more commonly used in legal contexts to refer to individuals who commit the crime of arson.