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View synonyms for incendiarism

incendiarism

[ in-sen-dee-uh-riz-uhm ]

noun

  1. the act or practice of an arsonist; malicious burning.
  2. inflammatory behavior; agitation.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of incendiarism1

First recorded in 1665–75; incendiar(y) + -ism

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Example Sentences

Assassination and incendiarism were the common instruments of this diabolical association of fanaticism and bigotry.

It will be noticed that they both alluded to the incendiarism as 'this.'

For the moment it seemed that her incendiarism was going to fulfil itself on larger lines than she had intended.

Jealousies and wars, incendiarism and bloodshed, among the nations!

"It seems to be your fate," said the old woman who was charged with incendiarism.

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