incendiarism
the act or practice of an arsonist; malicious burning.
inflammatory behavior; agitation.
Origin of incendiarism
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How to use incendiarism in a sentence
Assassination and incendiarism were the common instruments of this diabolical association of fanaticism and bigotry.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanIt will be noticed that they both alluded to the incendiarism as 'this.'
Sarah's School Friend | May BaldwinFor the moment it seemed that her incendiarism was going to fulfil itself on larger lines than she had intended.
Dodo's Daughter | E. F. BensonJealousies and wars, incendiarism and bloodshed, among the nations!
What is Property? | P. J. Proudhon"It seems to be your fate," said the old woman who was charged with incendiarism.
The Awakening | Leo Nikoleyevich Tolstoy
British Dictionary definitions for incendiarism
/ (ɪnˈsɛndɪəˌrɪzəm) /
the act or practice of illegal burning; arson
(esp formerly) the creation of civil strife or violence for political reasons
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