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incendiarism

Translations

incendiarismnoun
incendie criminelSens principal : fait d’allumer volontairement un incendie pour détruire un bien.
The investigation confirmed that the warehouse fire was an act of incendiarism.
L’enquête a confirmé que l’incendie de l’entrepôt était un incendie criminel.
Additional translations
incendiarismeSens figuré, rare : discours ou attitude qui attise les tensions et provoque des troubles.
Synonyms
arson
fire-setting
pyromania
firebuggery

Definitions

incendiarismnoun
The act of deliberately setting fire to property, often for malicious purposes.
The police arrested the suspect for incendiarism after several buildings were found ablaze in the neighborhood.
The practice of inciting or stirring up conflict or rebellion.
His speech was criticized for its incendiarism, as it seemed to provoke unrest among the crowd.
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