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arson

/ˈɑː.sən/

/ˈɑr.sən/

arsonnoun

arsons

Translations

The police are investigating the arson that destroyed the warehouse.

Полиция расследует поджог, который уничтожил склад.

Definitions

The crime of intentionally and maliciously setting fire to property.

The fire department determined that the blaze was a result of arson.

An instance of such a crime; a deliberately set fire.

Several arsons were reported in the county last summer.

Synonyms

malicious burning

arsonadjective

/ˈɑː.sən/

/ˈɑr.sən/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g. arson investigation).

Definitions

Relating to, involving, or intended for the investigation or prosecution of arson (used attributively).

The detectives formed an arson investigation unit.