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What is the difference between arsonist and pyromaniac?

arsonist | pyromaniac |

As nouns the difference between arsonist and pyromaniac

is that arsonist is one who has committed the act of arson, or illegally setting fire to property while pyromaniac is a person suffering from pyromania.

arsonist

English

(Arson)

Noun

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

    • pyromaniac

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person suffering from pyromania

    • Related terms

    * pyromania * pyromaniacal

    See also

    * arsonist

    External links

    * (Pyromania)