torching
Pronunciation: [ˈtɔːr.tʃɪŋ]
Word
Context: "fire, destruction"
(verb) to intentionally set something on fire. This often means burning something down, like a building or other object. It's typically done in a strong and noticeable way.
Example
The firefighters quickly extinguished the flames before the whole house was torched.
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They didn't torch the old building; instead, they decided to renovate it.
Example
Did you see the news about the car that was torched last night?
Context: "fire, destruction"
(noun) the act of setting fire to something. It can also refer to the flames produced by this action. It's when something is burned up intentionally.
Example
The fire was a result of a torching that happened late at night.
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There was no torching at the event; everything was safe and controlled.
Example
What caused the torching of the abandoned warehouse?
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