Arson
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɑɹsən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Arson is a noun meaning The crime of deliberately starting a fire with intent to cause damage.
Meaning
The crime of deliberately starting a fire with intent to cause damage.
More Meanings
- (transitive, chiefly India) To illegally set fire to; to burn down in a criminal manner.
- (obsolete) A saddlebow.
Example Sentences
carry out an arson attack
Arcione, the arſon or ſaddle bowe.
Arson, like we thought. three punks doused a car, lit it, and took off.
The kyng of Englande mounted on a freſhe courſer, the trapper of clothe of golde, of Tiſſue, the Arſon mantell wiſe[…]
Word Forms
- arsons
- arsoning
- arsoned
Synonyms for arson
Depending on context, synonyms include incendiarism, fire-raising.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include incendiarism, fire-raising, brand, blaze, wildfire, burning.
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