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fire-raising

/ˈfaɪə ˌreɪ.zɪŋ/

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noun

/ˈfaɪə ˌreɪ.zɪŋ/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее злонамеренный акт преднамеренного поджога имущества с целью его уничтожения.

A noun referring to the malicious act of deliberately setting fire to property with the intent to destroy it.

uncountable

  1. ArsonC1formalbritishlegal

    The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property or buildings.

    ruПоджог

    • The suspect was charged with fire-raising after the warehouse burned down.
    • Fire-raising is a serious offense that can lead to lengthy prison sentences.
    • The investigation into the fire-raising incident is ongoing.

    Synonymsarsonincendiarism

Forms
  • fire-raisings plural form
  • fire-raisings' possessive plural form
  • fire-raising's possessive singular form