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Arsonist vs Vandal - What's the difference?

arsonist | vandal |

As nouns the difference between arsonist and vandal

is that arsonist is one who has committed the act of arson, or illegally setting fire to property while vandal is a person who needlessly destroys or damages other people's property.

As a verb vandal is

to become a vandal.

As an adjective vandal is

of the particular ancient Germanic tribe.

arsonist

English

(Arson)

Noun

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

    English

    (wikipedia vandal)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person who needlessly destroys or damages other people's property.
  • Derived terms

    * vandalic * vandalish * vandalism

    Synonyms

    * destroyer * ruiner * wrecker

    Verb

  • To become a vandal.
  • Synonyms

    * vandalize

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of the particular ancient Germanic tribe.
  • Carelessly destructive.