Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incendiarism
noun
/ɪnˈsɛn.di.ə.rɪ.zm/
Definition
The act of deliberately setting fire to property.
Examples
- The fire investigator suspected incendiarism due to the circumstances surrounding the blaze.
- Incendiarism can result in severe legal consequences for those found guilty.
Meaning
Incendiarism refers to the intentional act of starting fires, often to cause damage or destruction to buildings or land.
Synonyms
- Arson
- Fire-setting
- Pyromania
