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Arsonist vs Pyromania - What's the difference?

arsonist | pyromania |

As nouns the difference between arsonist and pyromania

is that arsonist is one who has committed the act of arson, or illegally setting fire to property while pyromania is a compulsive disorder characterised by obsession with fire or uncontrollable urges to start fires.

arsonist

English

(Arson)

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who has committed the act of arson, or illegally setting fire to property.

    • pyromania

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (psychology) A compulsive disorder characterised by obsession with fire or uncontrollable urges to start fires.

    • Related terms

    * pyromaniac * pyromaniacal

    External links

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