C1nounformalcrimelaw
US/ˈɑːr.sən/
UK/ˈɑː.sən/
the crime of deliberately setting fire to a building or property
In context
Fire officials believe the warehouse fire was a case of arson.
The owner was arrested on suspicion of arson and insurance fraud.
Investigators found traces of gasoline that pointed to arson.
Words that go with arson
adjective + noun
- suspected arsonSuspected arson destroyed the old school.
verb + noun
- commit arsonHe was accused of committing arson.
noun + noun
- arson attackAn arson attack damaged the mosque.
- arson investigationAn arson investigation is under way.
verb + preposition
- charged with arsonShe was charged with arson last week.
- convicted of arsonHe was convicted of arson and fraud.