incendiarism
incendiarism · incendiarisms
The act or practice of burning propertyThe act or practice of burning property; arson.
/ɪnˈsɛndɪəɹɪzm/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The act or practice of burning property; arson.
malicious burning to destroy property
(countable, figuratively, uncountable)Inflammatory or provocative action; instigation.
Forms
plural: incendiarisms| Singular | incendiarism |
|---|---|
| Plural | incendiarisms |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- malicious burning to destroy property:arsonfire-raising
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable