fire-raising

[US]/[ˈfaɪərˌrɛɪzɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈfaɪərˌrɛɪzɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The act of deliberately setting fire to a building or other property.; A person who deliberately sets fire to a building or other property.
v.To deliberately set fire to a building or other property.

Phrases & Collocations

fire-raising activities

prevent fire-raising

fire-raising risk

investigating fire-raising

suspected fire-raising

fire-raising incident

fire-raising attempt

fire-raising charges

past fire-raising

serious fire-raising

Example Sentences

the arsonist's fire-raising activities caused significant damage to the building.

authorities are investigating the fire-raising incident at the abandoned warehouse.

he was arrested for fire-raising and vandalism after the riot.

the suspect is believed to have been motivated by fire-raising for insurance fraud.

fire-raising is a serious crime with severe penalties.

witnesses reported seeing someone engaging in fire-raising near the park.

the fire-raising investigation revealed a complex network of accomplices.

preventing fire-raising requires community vigilance and proactive measures.

the fire-raising attempt was quickly extinguished by firefighters.

the evidence strongly suggested deliberate fire-raising.

fire-raising poses a significant threat to public safety and property.

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