arsonist
An arsonist is a person who intentionally and maliciously sets fire to buildings, wildland areas, or other property. This term is specifically used to describe the individual responsible for the criminal act of arson, often for insurance fraud, revenge, or psychological reasons.
Exemplos
3 de 5The local police suspect that a serial arsonist is responsible for the recent fires in the abandoned district.
Local law enforcement believe a repeat fire-setter is behind the recent blazes in the empty area.
The defendant was formally charged as the arsonist who destroyed the historical landmark.
The person on trial was officially accused of being the individual who burnt down the historic building.
I heard the arsonist caught his own sleeve on fire while trying to run away.
I heard the person who started the fire accidentally burnt his own clothes while escaping.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Focus on the root 'ars-' which comes from 'ardere' (to burn). Think of the word 'ardent' (burning with passion) to link the 'ars' sound to fire.
Quiz rápido
The forensic team collected evidence to help identify the ____ who ignited the forest.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: arsonist
Exemplos
The local police suspect that a serial arsonist is responsible for the recent fires in the abandoned district.
everydayLocal law enforcement believe a repeat fire-setter is behind the recent blazes in the empty area.
The defendant was formally charged as the arsonist who destroyed the historical landmark.
formalThe person on trial was officially accused of being the individual who burnt down the historic building.
I heard the arsonist caught his own sleeve on fire while trying to run away.
informalI heard the person who started the fire accidentally burnt his own clothes while escaping.
Psychological profiling of a convicted arsonist often reveals a complex history of behavioral issues.
academicThe mental analysis of a person guilty of arson frequently shows a background of many conduct problems.
The insurance firm conducted a secondary investigation to prove the warehouse owner was the arsonist.
businessThe insurance company did another check to show the owner of the warehouse started the fire himself.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
arsonist at large
An unidentified fire-setter who has not been caught yet.
to catch an arsonist red-handed
To find the person in the act of starting the fire.
arsonist for hire
A person paid by someone else to burn down property.
Frequentemente confundido com
An arsonist is a criminal setting fires for a specific purpose (like profit), while a pyromaniac has a mental disorder involving an uncontrollable urge to set fires.
Notas de uso
The term is strictly a noun referring to the person. It is used almost exclusively in legal or investigative contexts regarding criminal activity.
Erros comuns
Learners often use the word 'arsonist' to describe the fire itself; remember that 'arson' is the crime, and 'arsonist' is the person who commits it.
Dica de memorização
Focus on the root 'ars-' which comes from 'ardere' (to burn). Think of the word 'ardent' (burning with passion) to link the 'ars' sound to fire.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old French 'arsoun', which stems from the Latin 'arsus', the past participle of 'ardere', meaning 'to burn'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many Western legal systems, arson is considered a violent felony because of its potential to cause mass casualties and significant economic damage.
Quiz rápido
The forensic team collected evidence to help identify the ____ who ignited the forest.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: arsonist
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