arson

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/ˈɑːsən/ English

Definitions

noun

The crime of deliberately starting a fire with intent to cause damage.

verb

To illegally set fire to; to burn down in a criminal manner

Related words

Synonyms

incendiarism fire-raising brand blaze wildfire burning fire firefighting set felon criminal wilful voluntary fire-fighting fires arsonism

Associated

arsonist burglary vandalism looting extortion manslaughter theft robbery kidnapping sabotage

Rhymes

parson farcin arschin arce in barson car son carson farce in farson garson

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