What does "incendiarism" mean?

The act or practice of burning property; arson.

What is a synonym for "incendiarism"?

Common synonyms include: arson, arson, fire worship, fire-raising.

Pronounced //ɪnˈsɛndɪəɹɪzm//.

//ɪnˈsɛndɪəɹɪzm// noun

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Noun

1
The act or practice of burning property; arson. countable, uncountable
"Incendiarism is a major fire problem in many cities; Mr. Fairtrace here recommends needed changes in insurance and fire protection methods."
2
malicious burning to destroy property wordnet
3
Inflammatory or provocative action; instigation. countable, figuratively, uncountable
"But the charge sheet is not just a recapitulation of instances of imperial incendiarism, such as the Amritsar massacre or the bombings of Iraqi villages."

"Incendiarism is a major fire problem in many cities; Mr. Fairtrace here recommends needed changes in insurance and fire protection methods."

From incendiary + -ism.

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