arson
2 synonyms for arson, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The crime of deliberately setting fire to property.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
incendiarism
fire-raising
How to use arson
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
charged with arson
suspected arson
commit arson
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman arson, from Latin ardere, "to burn" — the same root gives us "ardent."
Full origin of arson →Frequently asked questions
What does “arson” mean?
The word “arson” means the crime of deliberately setting fire to property. In plain terms, deliberately starting a fire to cause damage — a criminal offence.
How do you pronounce “arson”?
“Arson” is pronounced AH-suhn (/ˈɑɹsən/ in IPA).
How do you use “arson” in a sentence?
Here is “arson” used in a sentence: “Investigators ruled the warehouse blaze an act of arson.”
What part of speech is “arson”?
“Arson” is a noun.
Where does the word “arson” come from?
The word “arson” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman arson, from Latin ardere, "to burn" — the same root gives us "ardent.".
Is “arson” a common word?
“Arson” is an uncommon word in modern English.
