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FIRE-RAISING Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word fire-raising. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word fire-raising. (close relations)
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arson
verb, nounv, n
noun

• malicious burning to destroy property

incendiarism
noun

• malicious burning to destroy property

blazing
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• a strong flame that burns brightly

adjective satellite

• shining intensely

• without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious

burning
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of burning something

• pain that feels hot as if it were on fire

• a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light

• execution by electricity

• execution by fire

• a form of torture in which cigarettes or cigars or other hot implements are used to burn the victim's skin

adjective satellite

• of immediate import

combustion
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light

• a state of violent disturbance and excitement

• the act of burning something

conflagration
nounn
noun

• a very intense and uncontrolled fire

flaming
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

adjective satellite

• informal intensifiers

• passionate or quick-tempered

ignition
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the process of initiating combustion or catching fire

• the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine

• the act of setting something on fire

kindling
nounn
noun

• material for starting a fire

• the act of setting something on fire

pyromania
nounn
noun

• an uncontrollable desire to set fire to things

scorching
adjectiveadj
adverb

• capable of causing burns

adjective satellite

• hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface

igniting
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat

• start to burn or burst into flames

• arouse or excite feelings and passions

• start or maintain a fire in

Best Hypernyms For FIRE-RAISING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fire-raising, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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burning combustion

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