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
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.