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pyromaniac Synonyms

Another word for pyromaniac

Choosing another word for pyromaniac depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person who suffers from pyromania, an obsessive or pathological impulse to start fires.

Usage Example

"Investigators suspected that a serial firebug was responsible for the string of brush fires across the county."

Strongest
firebug
Strong
arsonist
incendiary
fire-raiser
Weak
torch

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to, characteristic of, or affected by pyromania; having an obsessive desire to set fires.

Usage Example

"The psychologist evaluated the patient's pyromaniacal tendencies before recommending a specialized treatment plan."

Strongest
pyromaniacal
Strong
incendiary

• Nearby Words

pyrola
pyromancer
pyromania
pyromaniac
pyrometer
pyrotechnic
pyrotechnician

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pyromaniac. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pyromaniac
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