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firebomb Synonyms

Another word for firebomb

Choosing another word for firebomb depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A bomb or makeshift device, such as a Molotov cocktail, designed to cause damage by setting fire to a target rather than by exploding.

Usage Example

"The historical documentary examined how urban structures were damaged by a single incendiary during the twentieth-century conflict."

Strongest
incendiary
Strong
molotov cocktail
petrol bomb

• verb (Context 2)

To attack or destroy a building or area using incendiary devices.

Usage Example

"Investigators uncovered a plot to torch the vacant warehouse on the outskirts of town."

Strong
torch
Weak
incinerate

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