"arson" meaning in English

See arson in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈɑrsən/ [US], /ˈɑːsən/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-arson.wav [UK] Forms: arson [singular], arsons [plural]
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  1. Arson is the crime of setting a fire to cause damage.
    Sense id: simple-arson-en-noun-iYaOAupu
  2. An arson is an act of arson.
    Sense id: simple-arson-en-noun-2d9IgVgS
     
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