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Term: Fire-raising

Description:

Fire-raising refers to the act of intentionally setting fires, often with malicious intent or the aim of causing damage. It can encompass various legal and illegal activities involving the starting of fires.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun (singular): fire-raising
• Noun (plural): fire-raisings
• Verb: raise fires, fire-raise (present tense), fire-raised (past tense), fire-raised (past participle), fire-raising (present participle)

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Noun (singular):

A specific act of intentionally setting fires or causing damage with fire.

Example Sentence: The fire-raising occurred in the abandoned warehouse.

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Sense 2 - Noun (plural):

Multiple acts of intentionally setting fires or causing damage with fire.

Example Sentence: The fire-raisings in the area have raised concerns among the residents.

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Sense 3 - Verb:

The act of intentionally setting fires or causing damage with fire.

Example Sentence: He was arrested for trying to fire-raise a historical building.

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