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单词 pyromaniac
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Definition of pyromaniac in English:

pyromaniac

noun ˌpʌɪrə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪakˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniˌæk
  • A person suffering from pyromania.

    a ten-year-old pyromaniac
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The national press has been pushing stories about arsonist and pyromaniacs and the need to instil harsher penalties.
    • But he never took the blame, fingering those fictitious pyromaniacs.
    • Following this, pyromaniacs and criminals in Detroit saw it fit to start multiple fires yearly on October 30.
    • The pyromaniacs were at play, led by the Stratton brothers, stoking the fire with gasoline and kindling.
    • Long into the night this chicken burned, spitting sparks and smoke, a beacon for pyromaniacs and madmen everywhere.
    Synonyms
    arsonist, incendiary, firebomber
    British fire-raiser
    informal firebug, pyro
    North American informal torch

Derivatives

  • pyromaniacal

  • adjective
    • Every week, a different country showcases its pyromaniacal pride.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The pyromaniacal Lord Watson is back on the streets.
      • Is there any reagent more pyromaniacal than dimethyl zinc?

Rhymes

bibliomaniac, dipsomaniac, egomaniac, kleptomaniac, maniac, megalomaniac, monomaniac, nymphomaniac

Definition of pyromaniac in US English:

pyromaniac

nounˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniˌækˌpīrōˈmānēˌak
  • A person suffering from pyromania.

    a ten-year-old pyromaniac
    Example sentencesExamples
    • But he never took the blame, fingering those fictitious pyromaniacs.
    • The national press has been pushing stories about arsonist and pyromaniacs and the need to instil harsher penalties.
    • The pyromaniacs were at play, led by the Stratton brothers, stoking the fire with gasoline and kindling.
    • Long into the night this chicken burned, spitting sparks and smoke, a beacon for pyromaniacs and madmen everywhere.
    • Following this, pyromaniacs and criminals in Detroit saw it fit to start multiple fires yearly on October 30.
    Synonyms
    arsonist, incendiary, firebomber
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