arson
noun/ˈɑrsən/
Frequency rank: #8,543 most common English word
Meaning
The criminal act of intentionally setting fire to property.
Example sentence
The investigation revealed that the warehouse fire was caused by deliberate arson.
Synonyms & related words
- fire-setting
- incendiarism
- pyromania
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