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Meaning of "arsonist" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ARSONIST

arsonist  [ˈɑːsənɪst] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ARSONIST

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Arsonist is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ARSONIST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

arsonist

Arson

Arson is the crime of intentionally and maliciously setting fire to buildings, wildland areas, vehicles or other property with the intent to cause damage. It may be distinguished from other causes such as spontaneous combustion and natural wildfires. Arson often involves fires deliberately set to the property of another or to one's own property as to collect insurance compensation. A person who commits this crime is called an arsonist. More often than not, arsonists use accelerants to ignite, propel, and directionalize fires. Cars in Hackney, Greater London after arson during the 2011 England Riots...

Definition of arsonist in the English dictionary

The definition of arsonist in the dictionary is person who sets fire to property.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ARSONIST


agonist
ˈæɡənɪst
antagonist
ænˈtæɡənɪst
educationist
ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃənɪst
exhibitionist
ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃənɪst
expressionist
ɪkˈsprɛʃənɪst
humanist
ˈhjuːmənɪst
illusionist
ɪˈluːʒənɪst
impressionist
ɪmˈprɛʃənɪst
Jansenist
ˈdʒænsənɪst
larcenist
ˈlɑːsənɪst
modernist
ˈmɒdənɪst
monopsonist
məˈnɒpsənɪst
nutritionist
njuːˈtrɪʃənɪst
organist
ˈɔːɡənɪst
perfectionist
pəˈfɛkʃənɪst
pianist
ˈpɪənɪst
projectionist
prəˈdʒɛkʃənɪst
protagonist
prəʊˈtæɡənɪst
receptionist
rɪˈsɛpʃənɪst
Zionist
ˈzaɪənɪst

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ARSONIST

arsenous
arses
arsey
arsheen
arshin
arshine
arsier
arsiest
arsine
arsino
arsis
ARSM
arsmetrick
arson
arson attack
arsonite
arsonous
arsphenamine
arsy
arsy-versy

WORDS THAT END LIKE ARSONIST

abortionist
accordionist
anti-Zionist
balloonist
cartoonist
colonist
communist
conservationist
constructionist
dental receptionist
evolutionist
fashionist
hotel receptionist
percussionist
precisionist
revisionist
revolutionist
saxophonist
telephonist
trade unionist
unionist

Synonyms and antonyms of arsonist in the English dictionary of synonyms

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SYNONYMS OF «ARSONIST»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «arsonist» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of arsonist

Translation of «arsonist» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ARSONIST

Find out the translation of arsonist to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of arsonist from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «arsonist» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

纵火犯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pirómano
570 millions of speakers

English

arsonist
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

arsonist
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحريق العمد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

поджигатель
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

incendiário
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

arsonist
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pyromane
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tukang arak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Brandstifter
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

放火犯
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

방화범
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Arsonist
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

arsonist
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தீவைப்பவர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उत्स्फोटक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kundakçı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

incendiario
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Podpalacz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

палій
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

incendiator
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εμπρηστής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

brandstigter
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mordbrännare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

brannstifter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of arsonist

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ARSONIST»

The term «arsonist» is regularly used and occupies the 78.605 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ARSONIST» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about arsonist

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4 QUOTES WITH «ARSONIST»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word arsonist.
1
Jimmy Breslin
The professional arsonist builds vacant lots for money.
2
Josh Fox
According to the oil and gas industry and their proponents, I am a communist, terrorist, Nazi, Russian-sympathizing, anti-American, arsonist, extremist.
3
Bill Janklow
What's taken God 200 years to create was wiped out in a couple of days by what was apparently an arsonist, And it just shows you what a sick world we live in nowadays.
4
Joseph Wambaugh
The serial arsonist is the most difficult to apprehend because the evidence is burned up.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ARSONIST»

Discover the use of arsonist in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to arsonist and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Understanding the Arsonist: From Assessment to Confession
This book offers a look at the reasons individuals set fires and the research that influenced it.
Dian L. Williams, 2005
2
An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England
An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England is a novel disguised as a memoir; a deeply affecting story about truth and honesty and the damage they do.
Brock Clarke, 2012
3
The arsonist
In "The Arsonist" (1935), Hostovsky uses puberty as an emblematic form of outsiderdom -- it is the tale of a fifteen year old boy tn a small eastern Bohemian border town threatened by an invisible arsonist.
Egon Hostovský, 1996
4
Nan's Arsonist: A Six Sigma Mystery
This book is intended to help break down those questions by explaining Six Sigma in an easy to read format, using a fun mystery story to convey the message.
Robert Barry, 2004
5
The Arsonist
His rules Haunted by the agonising screams of Nero’s victims, investigator Michael Gannon refuses to let the arsonist claim another life.
Mary Burton, 2012
6
Tunnel-master and arsonist of the Great War: the ...
He went on to wreak havoc on the Danube. Always a controversial figure, he died (or was murdered?) in mysterious circumstances. This is the story of a true maverick who was a formidable force and legend wherever he went.
Tony Bridgland, Anne Morgan, 2003
7
Arsonist: The Most Dangerous Man in America
In this landmark work of history, Arsonist reveals the secret role of one man who challenged the foundations of feudalism and instigated the American Revolution.
Nathan A. Allen, 2011
8
The Arsonist: A novel
One of our most elegant and engrossing novelists at her inimitable best. From the Hardcover edition.
Sue Miller, 2014
9
How Far to the Nearest Arsonist? Representing a National ...
This is complicated by the fact the cultures placed under the scrutiny of NPS interpretation were produced by a population that was driven from the area encompassing GSMNP to make way for its establishment.
Christopher Warren Van Dyke, 2009
10
A Portrait of the Arsonist as a Young Man
Ben Tippet is on trial for murder.
A.F. McGuinness, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ARSONIST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term arsonist is used in the context of the following news items.
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Shadowy palm tree arsonist eludes Galveston investigators
GALVESTON - The first arsonist struck in 2009, turning 34 palm trees in this historic city by the Gulf into torches from May to July. «Houston Chronicle, Jul 15»
2
Arsonist sets fire to pool furniture at Shellcrest Swim Club in North …
The Delaware State Fire Marshal's office said someone intentionally burned lounge chairs and other furniture on the pool deck at the Shellcrest ... «WDEL 1150AM, Jul 15»
3
Arsonist strikes at Solway Showgrounds
A passerby reported a large rubbish fire was blazing at Solway Showgrounds about 6pm on Saturday. A large rubbish fire in Solway ... «Wairarapa Times-Age, Jul 15»
4
Vehicle destroyed by arsonist on Independence Day
Nanjemoy, MD - On July 4 a passer by discovered a 2010 Infinity in flames on Port Tobacco Road and General Hamptons Place in Nanjemoy. «Bay Net, Jul 15»
5
Man held for vehicle torching is serial arsonist: Cops
PUNE: A 33-year-old stationery shop owner from Vadgaon Budruk has been arrested in connection with the torching of 92 vehicles on ... «NYOOOZ, Jul 15»
6
Arsonist convicted in fire at Santa Cruz County building
SANTA CRUZ >> A 44-year-old Watsonville man was convicted this week of felony arson and felony vandalism after he broke in to the Santa ... «Santa Cruz Sentinel, Jul 15»
7
Arsonist reportedly on loose in east Dayton
A series of fires in a Dayton neighborhood has led to an arrest, but investigators warn that there is still an arsonist on the loose. William Walters ... «Dayton Daily News, Jul 15»
8
State police believe arsonist responsible for SW Va fires
ABINGDON, Va. (AP) — Virginia State Police believe an arsonist is responsible for fires that have destroyed 18 vehicles and damaged a school ... «Chron.com, Jul 15»
9
Kootenai County fire officials on lookout for serial arsonist
Fire officials in Kootenai County need the public's help to find the person who has set nine fires in Dalton Gardens over the past week. «KXLY Spokane, Jul 15»
10
Local arsonist up for parole
State pardon and parole officials are set to consider the status of a Hulbert man sentenced to state prison for third-degree arson last year. «Tahlequah Daily Press, Jul 15»

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