Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fire-raising

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.37 in modern English

Syllables: fire-rais-ing
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of fireraising.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"But it would be within this 'wrapping' that the hotel would burn beyond repair in September 2023 - a sad end, with three teenagers charged with wilful fire-raising."

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

arson incendiarism

Questions

What does fire-raising mean?: Alternative form of fireraising.

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