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arsonists

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/ˈɑːrsənɪsts/ · ar-son-ists

Individuals who intentionally set fire to property with the intent to cause damage.

Meanings

nounformal

Individuals who intentionally set fire to property with the intent to cause damage.

شخصیات جو جان بوجھ کر املاک کو نقصان پہنچانے کے ارادے سے آگ لگاتی ہیں۔

آتش زنی کرنے والے

aateesh zani karne wale

Synonyms

firestarterpyromaniacincendiaryآتش زنآگ لگانے والانقصان دہ

Antonyms

firefightersaverآگ بجھانے والامحافظ

Common Collocations

  • arsonists and their motives
  • catching arsonists
  • punishment for arsonists

Example Sentences

The arsonists were finally caught after setting multiple fires in the city.

آتش زنی کرنے والے آخر کار شہر میں کئی آگ لگانے کے بعد پکڑے گئے۔

Aateesh zani karne wale aakhir kar shehar mein kai aag laganay ke baad pakray gaye.

Police are investigating the actions of the arsonists who targeted the abandoned building.

پولیس ان آتش زنی کرنے والوں کی کارروائیوں کا جائزہ لے رہی ہے جنھوں نے خالی عمارت کو نشانہ بنایا۔

Police un aateesh zani karne walon ki karwaiyon ka jaiza le rahi hai jinhon ne khaali imarat ko nishana banaya.

Preventing arsonists is essential for community safety.

آتش زنی کرنے والوں کو روکنے سے کمیونٹی کی حفاظت کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Aateesh zani karne walon ko rokne se community ki hifazat ke liye zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

arson:Arson refers to the act of setting fire, while arsonists are the individuals who commit this act.

Word Family

arson
nounآتش زنی
incendiary
adjectiveآتش گیر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'arsonists' as 'Arsonists ignite trouble'.

Imagine a match being lit near a building.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "arsio" — to set fire

First known use: 20th century

The term developed from the Latin word for fire-setting, reflecting its meaning related to intentional fire-starting.