Synonyms of arson

arson

noun

as in fire

the illegal burning of a building or other property; the crime of setting fire to something

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, but investigators suspect arson.

The town has suffered a rash of arson attacks.

Related Words

• fire
• wildfire
• blaze
• inferno
• conflagration
• holocaust
• bonfire
• flare-up
• campfire
• forest fire
• backfire
• brush fire

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of arson

He was placed under arrest and charged with first-degree arson, first-degree reckless endangerment, first-degree criminal mischief and interfering with an officer. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

The outlet reported that Shrine has a prior felony arson conviction in Contra Costa County as well as convictions for vandalism, battery and violation of probation. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Officials in Poland, Germany and Denmark have in recent weeks accused Russia of involvement in drone incursions, sabotage, arson, surveillance of defense facilities and planning to use a drone carrying explosives to attack an airport. — Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026

Lynch remains in custody in connection with those allegations and a 2012 arson charge, police said. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026