word
Arson
AH-rsuhn
/ˈɑːrsʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
arson
Dictionary meaning
Malicious burning to destroy property.
Examples
- The British term for arson is fire-raising.
Synonyms: incendiarism, fire-raising
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