Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
arson-attempt
Noun
ˈär-sən ə-ˈtempt
Definition
The act of trying to deliberately set fire to property with the intent to cause damage or harm.
Examples
- The fire department investigated the suspicious blaze as an arson-attempt.
- He was charged with arson-attempt after witnesses saw him near the burning building.
Meaning
Arson-attempt refers to the attempt to commit arson, which is the malicious and intentional act of setting fire to buildings, wildlands, or other property.
Synonyms
- Fire-setting attempt
- Incendiary attempt
- Property destruction attempt
