fire raiser
noun
a person who deliberately sets fire to property
fire raising
-
a word derived from
fire raiser.
Example Sentences
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Crude has surged over the past week as Washington and Tehran traded fire, raising fears of a sustained disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries around a fifth of the world's seaborne oil.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
Some families moved away from Paradise after the Camp fire, only to be displaced again by the Park fire, raising questions about the safety of mountain towns in Northern California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2024
It remains close to the frontlines, and has repeatedly come under fire, raising fears of a nuclear disaster.
From Reuters ● Feb. 7, 2023
She said that the inquiry team were told it was wilful fire raising but she was not sure if the media had been made aware to tell the public.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2013
"Weel, ye see it wes this wy," began Hillocks, with the air of a man on his trial for fire raising.
From Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush by Maclaren, Ian
