firebugs

[US]/[ˈfaɪəˌbʌɡz]/
[UK]/[ˈfaɪərˌbʌɡz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.People who start fires, especially for malicious enjoyment.; An insect that feeds on wood and can cause fires.

Phrases & Collocations

catch firebugs

stop firebugs

investigate firebugs

arrest firebugs

identify firebugs

hunting firebugs

firebug threat

young firebugs

dangerous firebugs

known firebugs

Example Sentences

the firebugs were responsible for the devastating forest fire.

police are searching for the firebugs who started the blaze.

he suspected teenagers were the firebugs behind the arson.

the community rallied to catch the firebugs and prevent further damage.

firebugs often target abandoned buildings and dry brush.

authorities warned of severe penalties for firebugs.

the investigation focused on identifying the firebugs involved.

witnesses described seeing suspicious individuals, possibly firebugs.

the firebugs' actions endangered the entire town.

preventing firebugs is crucial during dry seasons.

the firebugs left no clues at the scene of the fire.

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