Fire-raising (Noun)
Meaning
Malicious burning to destroy property; "the British term for arson is fire-raising".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The fire-raising incident at the warehouse was a major blow to the business owner who had invested his life savings in the property.
- Police investigated the fire-raising incident at the abandoned building, but no suspects were ever caught.
- The activist group was accused of fire-raising and vandalism after a string of protests turned violent.
- Fire-raising is a serious crime that can result in severe penalties, including imprisonment and fines.
- The city experienced a wave of fire-raising incidents during the riots, with several buildings set ablaze by rioters.