Meaning & Definition of word "Arson"
Arson
/ˈɑːr.sən/
noun:
- 1. the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property.
- Example: The investigation revealed that the building was a victim of arson.
- 2. a charge or accusation of committing the crime of arson.
- Example: He was arrested and faced charges of arson after the fire consumed several businesses.
- 3. the act of causing a fire with the intent to cause damage or harm.
- Example: The authorities are cracking down on arson to protect the community from dangerous fires.
Etymology
●From Middle English 'arsoun', from Old French 'arson', from Latin 'ardere' meaning 'to burn'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
commit arson:
To intentionally set fire to something, usually for illegal purposes.
charge with arson:
To accuse or prosecute someone for the crime of arson.
arson investigation:
An inquiry into the circumstances and causes surrounding a suspected act of arson.
Related Words
incendiary:
Causing fires; tending to stir up conflict or rebellion.
pyromaniac:
A person with an uncontrollable impulse to set fires.
arsonist:
A person who commits arson.
Slang Meanings of arson
Meaning: Burn the place down
● Example Sentence: When the party got out of control, he joked about burning the place down.
Meaning: Firestarter
● Example Sentence: He's such a firestarter; you just can't trust him with matches.